How to travel from Ipswich to Stirling, United Kingdom
The distance between Ipswich and Stirling is around 680km (423 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 30m.
11 routes found
We've found 11 different ways to get from Ipswich to Stirling by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Stirling → Ipswich if you're planning a return trip.
Train to Stratford (London), plane
Take the train to Stratford (London) then fly from London City (LCY) to Edinburgh (EDI) then take the train to Stirling.
- Duration3h 30m
- Flight time1h 15m
- Typical cost£225($270)
Multiple operators
6 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Peterborough then Edinburgh and then to Stirling.
- Duration6h 20m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost£100($120)
Multiple train operators
1 similiar route
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Bus
Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station and then to Buchanan Bus Station.
- Duration14h 35m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost£40($47)
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ipswich and Stirling
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Ipswich to Stirling by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £40 ($47) and will take around 14h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £225 ($270).
The distance between Ipswich and Stirling is around 680km (423 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 560km (348 miles)
It takes around 6h 20m to get from Ipswich and Stirling by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Ipswich to Stirling is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx £225 ($270).
The cheapest way to travel between Ipswich and Stirling, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £40 ($47) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Ipswich and Stirling. It typically takes around 6h 20m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Ipswich to Stirling. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Peterborough and Edinburgh. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 6h 20m.
Greater Anglia, LNER, First ScotRail Service, East Midlands Railways and CrossCountry run train services between Ipswich and Stirling. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 6h 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 Ipswich and Stirling. It typically takes around 14h 35m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Ipswich to Stirling. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in London Victoria Coach Station and Buchanan Bus Station. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 14h 35m.
National Express, Megabus UK and FlixBus run regular bus services between Ipswich and Stirling. Buses run twice daily and take around 14h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ipswich to Stirling. We recommend that you take the train to Stratford (London) then fly from London City (LCY) to Glasgow (GLA) then take the train to Stirling. instead which will take 3h 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 Ipswich and Stirling. The distance is around 680km (423 miles) by road and it will take around 7hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ipswich to Stirling is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 20m and will usually cost around £100 ($120).
Compare travel optionsbetween Ipswich and Stirling
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to Stratford (London), plane + 6 similar | 3h 30m | £225($270) | hourly | 707km (440 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 3h 30m | £235($280) | hourly | 739km (459 miles) |
| Train to London Liverpool Street, plane | 4h 5m | £210($250) | every 30 mins | 741km (461 miles) |
| Train to London Liverpool Street, plane | 4h 10m | £140($165) | hourly | 733km (456 miles) |
| Train to London Liverpool Street, plane | 4h 15m | £160($190) | hourly | 710km (441 miles) |
| Train to London Liverpool Street, plane | 4h 15m | £140($165) | every 30 mins | 769km (478 miles) |
| Train to Norwich, plane | 4h 30m | £295($350) | hourly | 840km (522 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 6h 20m | £100($120) | every 4 hours | 694km (431 miles) |
| Train via Ely | 8h 15m | £200($235) | every 4 hours | 763km (474 miles) |
Bus | 14h 35m | £40($47) | twice daily | 889km (552 miles) |
Drive | 7hrs | £115($140) | on demand | 680km (423 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Ipswich and Stirling
Train operators
Greater Anglia
LNER
First ScotRail Service
East Midlands Railways
Airlines
Loganair
Bus companies
Airports near Stirling
The following major airports near Stirling offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
- Distance
- 40km (25 miles) from Stirling
Glasgow Airport (GLA)
- Distance
- 42km (26 miles) from Stirling
Dundee Airport (DND)
- Distance
- 68km (42 miles) from Stirling