How to travel from Carlisle to Stirling, United Kingdom

The distance between Carlisle and Stirling is around 178km (111 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 55m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Carlisle to Stirling by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out StirlingCarlisle if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Haymarket and then to Stirling.

  • Duration1h 55m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    £52($61)
Operated by

LNER

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Bus

Take the bus to Glasgow and then to Stirling Goosecroft Bus Station.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    £16($19)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Stirling.

  • Duration1h 55m
  • Distance178km (111 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Carlisle and Stirling

There are several options for getting from Carlisle to Stirling by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £16 ($19) and will take around 2h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £31 ($37).

The distance between Carlisle and Stirling is around 178km (111 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 150km (93 miles)

It takes around 1h 55m to get from Carlisle and Stirling by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Carlisle to Stirling is to drive which takes around 1h 55m and will set you back approx £31 ($37).

The cheapest way to travel between Carlisle and Stirling, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £16 ($19) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Carlisle and Stirling. It typically takes around 1h 55m and departs every 3 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Carlisle and Stirling with no changeovers required. The train runs twice a week and takes 2h 25m.

Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express Service, LNER and First ScotRail Service run train services between Carlisle and Stirling. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 1h 55m, 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 Carlisle and Stirling. It typically takes around 2h 40m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Carlisle to Stirling. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Glasgow. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 2h 40m.

National Express, Megabus UK, Scottish Citylink and Midland Bluebird run regular bus services between Carlisle and Stirling. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 2h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Carlisle to Stirling. We recommend that you take the train to Haymarket and then to Stirling. instead which will take 1h 55m.

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 Carlisle and Stirling. The distance is around 178km (111 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Carlisle to Stirling is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 55m and will usually cost around £52 ($61).

How do I get from Carlisle to Stirling

Compare travel optionsbetween Carlisle and Stirling

Transport options from Carlisle to Stirling
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
1h 55m
£52($61)
every 3 hours216km (134 miles)
Train to Stirling2h 25m
£20($24)
once daily220km (137 miles)
Bus
2h 40m
£16($19)
every 20 mins198km (123 miles)
Drive
1h 55m
£31($37)
on demand178km (111 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