How to travel from Stirling to Birmingham, United Kingdom

The distance between Stirling and Birmingham is around 471km (293 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 20m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Stirling to Birmingham 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 Edinburgh Park then fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Birmingham (BHX).

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    £82($95)
Operated by

Multiple operators

3 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Edinburgh and then to Birmingham New Street.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    £135($160)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus to Birmingham Summer Row, Great Charles Street

Take the bus to Birmingham Summer Row Great Charles Street.

  • Duration6h 60m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £31($37)

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Drive

Drive to Birmingham.

  • Duration4h 60m
  • Distance492km (306 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Stirling and Birmingham

There are several options for getting from Stirling to Birmingham by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £31 ($37) and will take around 6h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £82 ($95).

The distance between Stirling and Birmingham is around 471km (293 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 425km (264 miles)

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

The quickest way to get from Stirling to Birmingham is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx £82 ($95).

The cheapest way to travel between Stirling and Birmingham, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £31 ($37) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Stirling and Birmingham. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs every 2 hours.

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

First ScotRail Service, LNER, Avanti West Coast and CrossCountry run train services between Stirling and Birmingham. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 5hrs, 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 Stirling and Birmingham. It typically takes around 7h 50m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Stirling to Birmingham. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Buchanan Bus Station. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 7h 50m.

Megabus UK and FlixBus run regular bus services between Stirling and Birmingham. Buses run twice daily and take around 7h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Stirling to Birmingham. We recommend that you take the train to Edinburgh Park then fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Birmingham (BHX). instead which will take 2h 20m.

The closest major airport to Birmingham is Birmingham Airport (BHX) (BHX) which is approximately 12km (7 miles) from Birmingham. East Midlands Airport (EMA) (EMA) and Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) 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 Stirling and Birmingham. The distance is around 492km (306 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 Stirling to Birmingham is to take the train which takes, on average, 5hrs and will usually cost around £135 ($160).

How do I get from Stirling to Birmingham

Compare travel optionsbetween Stirling and Birmingham

Transport options from Stirling to Birmingham
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 3 similar
2h 20m
£82($95)
hourly471km (293 miles)
Train to Glasgow Queen Street, Fly2h 25m
£69($82)
every 30 mins494km (307 miles)
Train to Glasgow Queen Street, plane3h 45m
£135($160)
hourly730km (453 miles)
Train to Edinburgh Park, plane3h 45m
£160($185)
hourly721km (448 miles)
Train
5hrs
£135($160)
every 2 hours530km (329 miles)
Bus to Birmingham Summer Row, Great Charles Street + 1 similar
6h 60m
£31($37)
twice daily530km (329 miles)
Bus7h 50m
£34($40)
twice daily548km (341 miles)
Drive
4h 60m
£85($100)
on demand492km (306 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Stirling and Birmingham

Train operators

Airports near Birmingham

The following major airports near Birmingham offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

BHX
Birmingham Airport (BHX)
International Airport
Distance
12km (7 miles) from Birmingham
EMA
East Midlands Airport (EMA)
International Airport
Distance
55km (34 miles) from Birmingham
MAN
Manchester Airport (MAN)
International Airport
Distance
101km (63 miles) from Birmingham