How to travel from Southend-on-Sea to Stirling, United Kingdom
The distance between Southend-on-Sea and Stirling is around 653km (406 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 5m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Southend-on-Sea 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 → Southend-on-Sea if you're planning a return trip.
Train to West Ham, plane
Take the train to West Ham then fly from London City (LCY) to Edinburgh (EDI) then take the train to Stirling.
- Duration3h 5m
- Flight time1h 15m
- Typical cost£195($230)
Multiple operators
5 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to London Liverpool Street then Edinburgh and then to Stirling.
- Duration6h 15m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost£90($110)
Multiple train operators
1 similiar route
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Train and Bus
Take the train to London Liverpool Street then take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station.
- Duration12h 35m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost£53($63)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Southend-on-Sea and Stirling
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Southend-on-Sea to Stirling by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around £53 ($63) and will take around 12h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £195 ($230).
The distance between Southend-on-Sea and Stirling is around 653km (406 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 593km (369 miles)
It takes around 6h 15m to get from Southend-on-Sea and Stirling by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Stirling is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 5m and will set you back approx £195 ($230).
The cheapest way to travel between Southend-on-Sea and Stirling, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around £53 ($63) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Southend-on-Sea and Stirling. It typically takes around 6h 15m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Southend-on-Sea to Stirling. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Liverpool Street, King's Cross St. Pancras station and Edinburgh. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 6h 15m.
Greater Anglia, LNER, First ScotRail Service and Caledonian Sleeper run train services between Southend-on-Sea and Stirling. Trains depart hourly and will take around 6h 15m, 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 Southend-on-Sea and Stirling. We recommend that you take the train to West Ham then fly from London City (LCY) to Edinburgh (EDI) then take the train to Stirling. instead which will take 3h 5m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Southend-on-Sea to Stirling. We recommend that you take the train to West Ham then fly from London City (LCY) to Glasgow (GLA) then take the train to Stirling. instead which will take 3h 10m.
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 Southend-on-Sea and Stirling. The distance is around 697km (433 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Stirling is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 15m and will usually cost around £90 ($110).
Compare travel optionsbetween Southend-on-Sea and Stirling
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to West Ham, plane + 5 similar | 3h 5m | £195($230) | hourly | 653km (406 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 3h 10m | £205($240) | every 20 mins | 685km (426 miles) |
| Train to London Liverpool Street, plane | 4hrs | £130($150) | hourly | 690km (429 miles) |
| Train to London Liverpool Street, plane | 4hrs | £145($170) | hourly | 667km (414 miles) |
| Train to London Liverpool Street, plane | 4hrs | £135($160) | every 30 mins | 725km (451 miles) |
| Train to London Fenchurch Street, plane | 4h 15m | £160($190) | hourly | 729km (453 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 6h 15m | £90($110) | hourly | 756km (469 miles) |
| Train via London Liverpool Street | 9h 10m | £67($79) | once a week | 760km (472 miles) |
Train and Bus | 12h 35m | £53($63) | twice daily | 819km (509 miles) |
Drive | 7h 15m | £120($145) | on demand | 697km (433 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Southend-on-Sea and Stirling
Train operators
Greater Anglia
LNER
First ScotRail Service
Caledonian Sleeper
c2c
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