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.
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.
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Take the train to Haymarket and then to Stirling.
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Take the bus to Glasgow and then to Stirling Goosecroft Bus Station.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 1h 55m | £52($61) | every 3 hours | 216km (134 miles) |
Train to Stirling | 2h 25m | £20($24) | once daily | 220km (137 miles) |
Bus | 2h 40m | £16($19) | every 20 mins | 198km (123 miles) |
Drive | 1h 55m | £31($37) | on demand | 178km (111 miles) |
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First ScotRail Service
Caledonian Sleeper
Scottish Citylink
Midland Bluebird
The following major airports near Stirling offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.