How to travel from Nottingham to Stirling, United Kingdom

The distance between Nottingham and Stirling is around 478km (297 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 50m.

10 routes found

We've found 10 different ways to get from Nottingham 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.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Birmingham New Street then fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Edinburgh (EDI) then take the train to Stirling.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    £130($155)
Operated by

Multiple operators

6 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Sheffield then Edinburgh and then to Stirling.

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    £165($195)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Edinburgh Bus Station and then to Stirling Bus Station.

  • Duration7h 25m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £37($44)
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Drive

Drive to Stirling.

  • Duration4h 60m
  • Distance478km (297 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nottingham and Stirling

There are several options for getting from Nottingham to Stirling by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £37 ($44) and will take around 7h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £130 ($155).

The distance between Nottingham and Stirling is around 478km (297 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 395km (245 miles)

It takes around 5h 25m to get from Nottingham and Stirling by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nottingham to Stirling is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx £130 ($155).

The cheapest way to travel between Nottingham and Stirling, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £37 ($44) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Nottingham and Stirling. It typically takes around 5h 25m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Nottingham to Stirling. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Sheffield and Edinburgh. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 25m.

Northern Rail, East Midlands Railways, CrossCountry, First ScotRail Service and LNER run train services between Nottingham and Stirling. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 5h 25m, 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 Nottingham and Stirling. It typically takes around 7h 25m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Nottingham to Stirling. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Edinburgh Bus Station. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 7h 25m.

Megabus UK and Scottish Citylink run regular bus services between Nottingham and Stirling. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 7h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nottingham to Stirling. We recommend that you take the train to Birmingham New Street then fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Edinburgh (EDI) then take the train to Stirling. instead which will take 3h 50m.

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 Nottingham and Stirling. The distance is around 478km (297 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nottingham to Stirling is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 25m and will usually cost around £165 ($195).

How do I get from Nottingham to Stirling

Compare travel optionsbetween Nottingham and Stirling

Transport options from Nottingham to Stirling
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 6 similar
3h 50m
£130($155)
hourly562km (350 miles)
Train to Birmingham New Street, plane3h 50m
£110($135)
hourly585km (363 miles)
Train to Kettering, plane3h 50m
£170($200)
hourly737km (458 miles)
Train to Kettering, plane3h 55m
£145($170)
hourly706km (439 miles)
Train to Ely, plane4h 40m
£150($180)
every 3 hours759km (472 miles)
Train to Birmingham New Street, plane5h 10m
£250($300)
hourly842km (523 miles)
Train to Manchester Piccadilly, plane5h 50m
£165($195)
hourly784km (487 miles)
Train
5h 25m
£165($195)
every 2 hours549km (341 miles)
Bus
7h 25m
£37($44)
3 times a week532km (330 miles)
Drive
4h 60m
£55($65)
on demand478km (297 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