How to travel from Stirling to Winchester, United Kingdom

The distance between Stirling and Winchester is around 639km (397 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 30m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Stirling to Winchester by train, plane 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 Glasgow Queen Street, Fly

Take the train to Glasgow Queen Street then fly from Glasgow (GLA) to Southampton (SOU).

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    £240($280)
Operated by

Multiple operators

4 similiar routes

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Train

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

  • Duration6h 30m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £110($130)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

2 similiar routes

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Drive

Drive to Winchester.

  • Duration6h 60m
  • Distance691km (429 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Stirling and Winchester

There are several options for getting from Stirling to Winchester by train, plane and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £84 ($100) and will take around 8h 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 £240 ($280).

The distance between Stirling and Winchester is around 639km (397 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 588km (366 miles)

It takes around 2h 30m to get from Stirling and Winchester by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Stirling to Winchester is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx £240 ($280).

The cheapest way to travel between Stirling and Winchester, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £84 ($100) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Stirling and Winchester. It typically takes around 6h 30m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Stirling to Winchester. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Edinburgh, London Kings Cross, Euston station and Waterloo station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 6h 30m.

First ScotRail Service, LNER, South Western Railway, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry and Caledonian Sleeper run train services between Stirling and Winchester. Trains depart hourly and will take around 6h 30m, 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 Stirling and Winchester. We recommend that you take the train to Glasgow Queen Street then fly from Glasgow (GLA) to Southampton (SOU). instead which will take 2h 30m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Stirling to Winchester. We recommend that you take the train to Edinburgh Park then fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Southampton (SOU). instead which will take 2h 30m.

The closest major airport to Winchester is Southampton Airport (SOU) (SOU) which is approximately 13km (8 miles) from Winchester. Bournemouth Airport (BOH) (BOH) and Heathrow Airport (LHR) (LHR) 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 Winchester. The distance is around 691km (429 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Stirling to Winchester is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 2h 30m and will usually cost around £220 ($260).

How do I get from Stirling to Winchester

Compare travel optionsbetween Stirling and Winchester

Transport options from Stirling to Winchester
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Glasgow Queen Street, Fly + 4 similar
2h 30m
£240($280)
every 30 mins659km (409 miles)
Train and Plane2h 30m
£220($260)
hourly639km (397 miles)
Train to Edinburgh Park, plane3h 45m
£165($195)
hourly767km (476 miles)
Train to Glasgow Queen Street, plane3h 55m
£240($280)
hourly713km (443 miles)
Train to Edinburgh Park, plane4hrs
£215($250)
hourly684km (425 miles)
Train + 2 similar
6h 30m
£110($130)
hourly797km (495 miles)
Train via Edinburgh7h 25m
£210($245)
every 3 hours743km (461 miles)
Train via London Euston8h 55m
£84($100)
6 times a week809km (503 miles)
Drive
6h 60m
£120($140)
on demand691km (429 miles)

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Airports near Winchester

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

SOU
Southampton Airport (SOU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
13km (8 miles) from Winchester
BOH
Bournemouth Airport (BOH)
International Airport
Distance
48km (30 miles) from Winchester
LHR
Heathrow Airport (LHR)
International Airport
Distance
75km (47 miles) from Winchester