How to travel from Penzance to Stirling, United Kingdom

The distance between Penzance and Stirling is around 740km (460 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 45m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Penzance to Stirling by train, plane, 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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Train and Plane

Take the train to Exeter St Davids then fly from Exeter (EXT) to Edinburgh (EDI) then take the train to Stirling.

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    £345($405)
Operated by

Multiple operators

4 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Edinburgh and then to Stirling.

  • Duration12h 35m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £290($340)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Stirling.

  • Duration9h 20m
  • Distance916km (569 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Penzance and Stirling

There are several options for getting from Penzance to Stirling by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around £185 ($215) and will take around 6h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £280 ($335).

The distance between Penzance and Stirling is around 740km (460 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 675km (420 miles)

It takes around 5h 25m to get from Penzance and Stirling by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Penzance to Stirling is to take the train, then take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx £280 ($335).

The cheapest way to travel between Penzance and Stirling, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around £185 ($215) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Penzance and Stirling. It typically takes around 12h 35m and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Penzance to Stirling. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Edinburgh. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 12h 35m.

CrossCountry, First ScotRail Service, LNER, Great Western Railway, Transport for Wales and Caledonian Sleeper run train services between Penzance and Stirling. Trains depart 6 times a week and will take around 12h 35m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Penzance and Stirling. We recommend that you take the train to Redruth then take the bus to Newquay then fly from Newquay (NQY) to Edinburgh (EDI) then take the train to Stirling. instead which will take 3h 45m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Penzance to Stirling. We recommend that you take the train to Exeter St Davids then fly from Exeter (EXT) to Edinburgh (EDI) then take the train to Stirling. instead which will take 5h 25m.

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 Penzance and Stirling. The distance is around 916km (569 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Penzance to Stirling is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 5h 25m and will usually cost around £345 ($405).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Penzance and Stirling

Transport options from Penzance to Stirling
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 4 similar
5h 25m
£345($405)
hourly855km (531 miles)
Train to Exeter St Davids, plane5h 30m
£310($365)
hourly857km (533 miles)
Train to Plymouth, plane6h 20m
£185($215)
every 2 hours915km (569 miles)
Train to Plymouth, plane6h 25m
£205($240)
every 2 hours906km (563 miles)
Train, Bus and Plane3h 45m
£280($335)
twice daily740km (460 miles)
Train + 1 similar
12h 35m
£290($340)
6 times a week1,083km (673 miles)
Train via Cardiff Central13h 15m
£215($255)
once daily1,061km (659 miles)
Drive
9h 20m
£160($190)
on demand916km (569 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