How to travel from Stirling to Saint Albans, United Kingdom

The distance between Stirling and Saint Albans is around 566km (352 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 30m.

10 routes found

We've found 10 different ways to get from Stirling to Saint Albans by train, bus, car, plane and subway. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train to Glasgow Queen Street, Fly

Take the train to Glasgow Queen Street then fly from Glasgow (GLA) to London Luton (LTN).

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    £165($195)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Edinburgh and then to London Kings Cross.

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £84($100)
Operated by

LNER

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Bus

Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station.

  • Duration11h 55m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    £41($48)
Operated byMegabus UK+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to St Albans.

  • Duration6h 30m
  • Distance637km (396 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Stirling and Saint Albans

There are several options for getting from Stirling to Saint Albans by train, bus, car, plane and subway. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £41 ($48) and will take around 11h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £165 ($195).

The distance between Stirling and Saint Albans is around 566km (352 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 540km (335 miles)

It takes around 5h 35m to get from Stirling and Saint Albans by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Stirling to Saint Albans is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx £165 ($195).

The cheapest way to travel between Stirling and Saint Albans, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £41 ($48) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Stirling and Saint Albans. It typically takes around 5h 35m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Stirling to Saint Albans. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Edinburgh, London Kings Cross and London St Pancras International LL. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 5h 35m.

First ScotRail Service and LNER run train services between Stirling and Saint Albans. Trains depart hourly and will take around 5h 35m, 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 Saint Albans. It typically takes around 11h 55m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Stirling to Saint Albans. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Buchanan Bus Station, London Victoria Coach Station and Bricket Wood Black Boy PH. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 11h 55m.

Megabus UK and FlixBus run regular bus services between Stirling and Saint Albans. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 11h 55m 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 Saint Albans. We recommend that you take the train to Edinburgh Park then fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to London Luton (LTN). instead which will take 2h 30m.

The closest major airport to Saint Albans is London Luton Airport (LTN) (LTN) which is approximately 15km (9 miles) from Saint Albans. Heathrow Airport (LHR) (LHR) and London City Airport (LCY) (LCY) 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 Saint Albans. The distance is around 637km (396 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Stirling to Saint Albans is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 35m and will usually cost around £84 ($100).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Stirling and Saint Albans

Transport options from Stirling to Saint Albans
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Glasgow Queen Street, Fly + 6 similar
2h 30m
£165($195)
every 20 mins597km (371 miles)
Train and Plane2h 30m
£115($135)
hourly566km (352 miles)
Train to Glasgow Queen Street, Fly3h 15m
£255($300)
every 20 mins679km (422 miles)
Train to Edinburgh Park, Fly3h 20m
£210($245)
hourly645km (401 miles)
Train to Edinburgh Park, Fly3h 20m
£225($270)
hourly650km (404 miles)
Train to Glasgow Queen Street, plane3h 35m
£115($140)
every 30 mins691km (429 miles)
Train to Edinburgh Park, plane3h 40m
£115($140)
hourly655km (407 miles)
Train
5h 35m
£84($100)
hourly718km (446 miles)
Bus
11h 55m
£41($48)
4 times a day782km (486 miles)
Drive
6h 30m
£110($130)
on demand637km (396 miles)

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Airports near Saint Albans

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

LTN
London Luton Airport (LTN)
International Airport
Distance
15km (9 miles) from Saint Albans
LHR
Heathrow Airport (LHR)
International Airport
Distance
32km (20 miles) from Saint Albans
LCY
London City Airport (LCY)
International Airport
Distance
38km (24 miles) from Saint Albans