How to travel from Stirling to Isle of Man, United Kingdom
The distance between Stirling and Isle of Man is around 279km (173 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 1h 55m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Stirling to Isle of Man by train, ferry, 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 Isle of Man → Stirling if you're planning a return trip.
Train to Edinburgh Park, Fly
Take the train to Edinburgh Park then fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Isle Of Man (IOM).
- Duration1h 55m
- Flight time55min
- Typical cost£345($410)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Haymarket then Preston and then to Liverpool Lime Street then take a ferry to Isle of Man Douglas.
- Duration7hrs
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost£115($140)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Shudehill Interchange and then to Liverpool One then take a ferry to Isle of Man Douglas.
- Duration9h 35m
- Departs6 times a week
- Typical cost£105($120)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Heysham then take a ferry to Isle of Man Douglas.
- Duration6h 50m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost£84($100)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Stirling and Isle of Man
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Stirling to Isle of Man by train, ferry, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train, then take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around £35 ($41) and will take around 10h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 1h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £345 ($410).
The distance between Stirling and Isle of Man is around 279km (173 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 221km (137 miles)
It takes around 7hrs to get from Stirling and Isle of Man by train and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Stirling to Isle of Man is to take the train and then fly which takes around 1h 55m and will set you back approx £345 ($410).
The cheapest way to travel between Stirling and Isle of Man is to take the train, then take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £35 ($41) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Stirling and Isle of Man. We recommend that you take the train to Edinburgh Park then fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Isle Of Man (IOM). instead which will take 1h 55m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Stirling and Isle of Man. We recommend that you take the train to Edinburgh Park then fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Isle Of Man (IOM). instead which will take 1h 55m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Stirling to Isle of Man. We recommend that you take the train to Glasgow Queen Street then fly from Glasgow (GLA) to Isle Of Man (IOM). instead which will take 2h 30m.
The closest major airport to Isle of Man is Isle of Man Airport (IOM) (IOM) which is approximately 12km (8 miles) from Isle of Man. George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) (BHD) and Belfast International Airport (BFS) (BFS) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Stirling to Isle of Man. We recommend that you take the train to Haymarket then Preston and then to Liverpool Lime Street then take a ferry to Isle of Man Douglas. instead which will take 7hrs.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Stirling to Isle of Man is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 7hrs and will usually cost around £115 ($140).
Compare travel optionsbetween Stirling and Isle of Man
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to Edinburgh Park, Fly + 1 similar | 1h 55m | £345($410) | hourly | 279km (173 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 2h 30m | £195($230) | every 30 mins | 360km (224 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 2 similar | 7hrs | £115($140) | twice daily | 549km (341 miles) |
| Train, Bus and Ferry | 9h 45m | £41($49) | 3 times a week | 364km (226 miles) |
| Train to Glasgow Queen Street, bus and ferry | 10h 20m | £35($41) | 3 times a week | 371km (231 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 9h 35m | £105($120) | 6 times a week | 596km (370 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 6h 50m | £84($100) | twice daily | 404km (251 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Stirling and Isle of Man
Train operators
First ScotRail Service
LNER
Bus companies
Stagecoach West Scotland
Airlines
Loganair
Aer Lingus
Ferry operators
Isle of Man Steam Packet Company
Stena Line
Airports near Isle of Man
The following major airports near Isle of Man offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Isle of Man Airport (IOM)
- Distance
- 12km (8 miles) from Isle of Man
George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)
- Distance
- 103km (64 miles) from Isle of Man
Belfast International Airport (BFS)
- Distance
- 126km (78 miles) from Isle of Man