How to travel from Bristol to Stirling, United Kingdom

The distance between Bristol and Stirling is around 576km (358 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 30m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Bristol to Stirling by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Bristol (BRS) to Glasgow (GLA) then take the train to Stirling.

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    £83($100)
Operated by

Multiple operators

3 similiar routes

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Train via Birmingham New Street

Take the train to Birmingham New Street, Preston then Haymarket and then to Stirling.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £195($230)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

2 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Dunbar Asda Spott Rd then Edinburgh Princes Street and then to Stirling Bus Station.

  • Duration7h 60m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    £47($56)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Stirling.

  • Duration6h 20m
  • Distance621km (386 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bristol and Stirling

There are several options for getting from Bristol to Stirling by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £47 ($56) and will take around 7h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £83 ($100).

The distance between Bristol and Stirling is around 576km (358 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 526km (327 miles)

It takes around 2h 30m to get from Bristol and Stirling by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bristol to Stirling is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx £83 ($100).

The cheapest way to travel between Bristol and Stirling, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £47 ($56) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bristol and Stirling. It typically takes around 7h 20m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Bristol to Stirling. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Edinburgh. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 7h 20m.

CrossCountry, First ScotRail Service, LNER, Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express Service, Great Western Railway, Transport for Wales and Caledonian Sleeper run train services between Bristol and Stirling. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 7h 20m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Bristol and Stirling. It typically takes around 7h 60m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Bristol to Stirling. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Dunbar Asda Spott Rd and Edinburgh Princes Street. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 7h 60m.

Megabus UK, East Coast Buses and Scottish Citylink run regular bus services between Bristol and Stirling. Buses run twice a week and take around 7h 60m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bristol to Stirling. We recommend that you fly from Bristol (BRS) to Glasgow (GLA) then take the train to Stirling. instead which will take 2h 30m.

The closest major airport to Stirling is Edinburgh Airport (EDI) (EDI) which is approximately 40km (25 miles) from Stirling. Glasgow Airport (GLA) (GLA) and Dundee Airport (DND) (DND) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Bristol and Stirling. The distance is around 621km (386 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bristol to Stirling is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 2h 30m and will usually cost around £83 ($100).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Bristol and Stirling

Transport options from Bristol to Stirling
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 3 similar
2h 30m
£83($100)
every 30 mins585km (364 miles)
Fly to Edinburgh (EDI), Train2h 30m
£105($125)
hourly576km (358 miles)
Train and Plane4hrs
£265($310)
hourly775km (482 miles)
Train to Southampton Central, plane4h 5m
£245($290)
hourly756km (470 miles)
Train via Birmingham New Street + 2 similar
6hrs
£195($230)
every 4 hours670km (416 miles)
Train7h 20m
£215($250)
every 3 hours753km (468 miles)
Train via Newport (S Wales)8h 10m
£135($160)
6 times a week692km (430 miles)
Bus
7h 60m
£47($56)
twice a week738km (458 miles)
Drive
6h 20m
£71($84)
on demand621km (386 miles)

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Airports near Stirling

The following major airports near Stirling offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

EDI
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
International Airport
Distance
40km (25 miles) from Stirling
GLA
Glasgow Airport (GLA)
International Airport
Distance
42km (26 miles) from Stirling
DND
Dundee Airport (DND)
Domestic Airport
Distance
68km (42 miles) from Stirling