How to travel from Stirling to Cardiff, United Kingdom

The distance between Stirling and Cardiff is around 582km (362 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 55m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Stirling to Cardiff 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 to Edinburgh Park, Fly

Take the train to Edinburgh Park then fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Cardiff (CWL).

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    £225($265)
Operated by

Multiple operators

3 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Haymarket then Crewe and then to Cardiff Central.

  • Duration6h 50m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £200($235)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

2 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Birmingham Navigation Street and then to Cardiff Kingsway GQ.

  • Duration11hrs
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £53($63)
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Drive

Drive to Cardiff.

  • Duration6h 40m
  • Distance654km (406 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Stirling and Cardiff

There are several options for getting from Stirling to Cardiff by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £53 ($63) and will take around 11hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £225 ($265).

The distance between Stirling and Cardiff is around 582km (362 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 518km (322 miles)

It takes around 3h 15m to get from Stirling and Cardiff by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Stirling to Cardiff is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx £225 ($265).

The cheapest way to travel between Stirling and Cardiff, if you exclude driving, is to 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 Stirling and Cardiff. It typically takes around 6h 50m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Stirling to Cardiff. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Haymarket and Crewe. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 6h 50m.

First ScotRail Service, LNER, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway and Caledonian Sleeper run train services between Stirling and Cardiff. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 6h 50m, 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 Cardiff. It typically takes around 11hrs and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Stirling to Cardiff. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station and Birmingham Navigation Street. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 11hrs.

Megabus UK run regular bus services between Stirling and Cardiff. Buses run twice daily and take around 11hrs 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 Cardiff. We recommend that you take the train to Edinburgh Park then fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Bristol (BRS) then take the train to Cardiff Central. instead which will take 3h 15m.

The closest major airport to Cardiff is Cardiff Airport (CWL) (CWL) which is approximately 14km (9 miles) from Cardiff. Bristol Airport (BRS) (BRS) and Exeter Airport (EXT) (EXT) 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 Cardiff. The distance is around 654km (406 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Stirling to Cardiff is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 15m and will usually cost around £120 ($145).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Stirling and Cardiff

Transport options from Stirling to Cardiff
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Edinburgh Park, Fly + 3 similar
2h 55m
£225($265)
hourly582km (362 miles)
Train and Plane3h 15m
£120($145)
hourly638km (396 miles)
Train to Glasgow Queen Street, plane3h 15m
£100($120)
hourly647km (402 miles)
Train to Edinburgh Park, plane4h 20m
£150($180)
hourly644km (400 miles)
Train + 2 similar
6h 50m
£200($235)
every 4 hours664km (413 miles)
Train via Edinburgh7h 45m
£230($270)
every 2 hours797km (495 miles)
Train via Crewe8h 15m
£125($150)
6 times a week668km (415 miles)
Bus
11hrs
£53($63)
twice daily763km (474 miles)
Drive
6h 40m
£74($88)
on demand654km (406 miles)

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Airports near Cardiff

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

CWL
Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
14km (9 miles) from Cardiff
BRS
Bristol Airport (BRS)
International Airport
Distance
34km (21 miles) from Cardiff
EXT
Exeter Airport (EXT)
International Airport
Distance
85km (53 miles) from Cardiff