How to travel from Sheffield to Stirling, United Kingdom

The distance between Sheffield and Stirling is around 431km (268 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 55m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Sheffield to Stirling by train, 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 55m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    £140($165)
Operated by

Multiple operators

3 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Edinburgh and then to Stirling.

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    £145($170)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.

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Drive

Drive to Stirling.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Distance431km (268 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sheffield and Stirling

There are several options for getting from Sheffield to Stirling by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £52 ($61) and will take around 5hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £140 ($165).

The distance between Sheffield and Stirling is around 431km (268 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 343km (213 miles)

It takes around 4h 50m to get from Sheffield and Stirling by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Sheffield to Stirling is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx £140 ($165).

The cheapest way to travel between Sheffield and Stirling, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £52 ($61) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Sheffield and Stirling. It typically takes around 4h 50m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Sheffield 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 4h 50m.

CrossCountry, First ScotRail Service, LNER, TransPennine Express Service, East Midlands Railways and Northern Rail run train services between Sheffield and Stirling. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 4h 50m, 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 Sheffield and 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 55m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Sheffield 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 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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Sheffield and Stirling. The distance is around 431km (268 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sheffield to Stirling is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 50m and will usually cost around £145 ($170).

How do I get from Sheffield to Stirling

Compare travel optionsbetween Sheffield and Stirling

Transport options from Sheffield to Stirling
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 3 similar
3h 55m
£140($165)
hourly594km (369 miles)
Train to Birmingham New Street, plane3h 55m
£120($145)
hourly616km (383 miles)
Train to Leicester, plane4h 45m
£165($195)
hourly769km (478 miles)
Train to Manchester Piccadilly, plane5h 10m
£145($175)
hourly721km (448 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4h 50m
£145($170)
every 2 hours486km (302 miles)
Train via Manchester Piccadilly5hrs
£52($61)
every 4 hours480km (298 miles)
Drive
4h 30m
£49($58)
on demand431km (268 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Sheffield and Stirling

Train operators

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