How to travel from Luton to Stirling, United Kingdom

The distance between Luton and Stirling is around 551km (343 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 20m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Luton 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 London Luton (LTN) to Glasgow (GLA) then take the train to Stirling.

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    £160($190)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to London St Pancras International then Edinburgh and then to Stirling.

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £90($105)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Glasgow.

  • Duration8hrs
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £30($35)
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Drive

Drive to Stirling.

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

There are several options for getting from Luton to Stirling by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £30 ($35) and will take around 8hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £160 ($190).

The distance between Luton and Stirling is around 551km (343 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 524km (326 miles)

It takes around 2h 20m to get from Luton 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 Luton to Stirling is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx £160 ($190).

The cheapest way to travel between Luton and Stirling, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £30 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Luton and Stirling. It typically takes around 5h 45m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Luton to Stirling. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London St Pancras International, London Kings Cross and Edinburgh. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 5h 45m.

East Midlands Railways, Thameslink, LNER and First ScotRail Service run train services between Luton and Stirling. Trains depart hourly and will take around 5h 45m, 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 Luton and Stirling. It typically takes around 8hrs and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Luton to Stirling. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Milton Keynes Coachway M1 Junction 14 and Glasgow. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 8hrs.

National Express run regular bus services between Luton and Stirling. Buses run twice daily and take around 8hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Luton to Stirling. We recommend that you fly from London Luton (LTN) to Glasgow (GLA) then take the train to Stirling. instead which will take 2h 20m.

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 Luton 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 Luton to Stirling is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 2h 20m and will usually cost around £160 ($190).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Luton and Stirling

Transport options from Luton to Stirling
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 5 similar
2h 20m
£160($190)
every 20 mins582km (362 miles)
Fly to Edinburgh (EDI), Train2h 25m
£110($130)
hourly551km (343 miles)
Train and Plane3hrs
£215($255)
hourly662km (412 miles)
Train to London St Pancras International, plane3h 30m
£125($145)
hourly672km (417 miles)
Train to Farringdon, plane3h 35m
£230($275)
hourly667km (414 miles)
Train to London St Pancras International, plane3h 35m
£125($145)
hourly707km (440 miles)
Train
5h 45m
£90($105)
hourly735km (457 miles)
Bus
8hrs
£30($35)
twice daily646km (401 miles)
Drive
6h 20m
£105($125)
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