The distance between Stratford-upon-Avon and Stirling is around 511km (318 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 35m.
We've found 11 different ways to get from Stratford-upon-Avon to Stirling 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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Take the train to Birmingham Moor Street then fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Edinburgh (EDI) then take the train to Stirling.
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Take the train to Preston then Haymarket and then to Stirling.
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Take the bus to Glasgow.
There are several options for getting from Stratford-upon-Avon to Stirling by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £37 ($44) and will take around 9h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £90 ($110).
The distance between Stratford-upon-Avon and Stirling is around 511km (318 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 460km (286 miles)
It takes around 5h 45m to get from Stratford-upon-Avon and Stirling by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Stratford-upon-Avon to Stirling is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx £90 ($110).
The cheapest way to travel between Stratford-upon-Avon and Stirling, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £37 ($44) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Stratford-upon-Avon and Stirling. It typically takes around 5h 45m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Stratford-upon-Avon to Stirling. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Birmingham Moor Street, Birmingham New Street, Preston and Haymarket. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 45m.
Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express Service, First ScotRail Service, LNER, CrossCountry, London Midland, Transport for Wales and Caledonian Sleeper run train services between Stratford-upon-Avon and Stirling. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 5h 45m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Stratford-upon-Avon and Stirling. It typically takes around 9h 50m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Stratford-upon-Avon to Stirling. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Solihull Station Interchange, Digbeth Park St and Glasgow. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 9h 50m.
FlixBus run regular bus services between Stratford-upon-Avon and Stirling. Buses run twice daily and take around 9h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Stratford-upon-Avon to Stirling. We recommend that you take the train to Birmingham Moor Street then fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Edinburgh (EDI) then take the train to Stirling. instead which will take 3h 35m.
The closest major airport to Stirling is Edinburgh Airport (EDI) (EDI) which is approximately 40km (25 miles) from Stirling. Glasgow Airport (GLA) (GLA) and Dundee Airport (DND) (DND) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Stratford-upon-Avon and Stirling. The distance is around 545km (338 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Stratford-upon-Avon to Stirling is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 45m and will usually cost around £145 ($175).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 5 similar | 3h 35m | £90($110) | hourly | 511km (318 miles) |
Train to Birmingham Moor Street, plane | 3h 40m | £75($89) | hourly | 534km (332 miles) |
Train to London Marylebone, plane | 4h 50m | £175($205) | hourly | 786km (489 miles) |
Train to London Marylebone, plane | 4h 55m | £150($175) | hourly | 755km (469 miles) |
Train to Bristol Temple Meads, plane | 5hrs | £145($170) | hourly | 769km (478 miles) |
Train to Bristol Temple Meads, plane | 5hrs | £165($195) | hourly | 760km (472 miles) |
Train + 2 similar | 5h 45m | £145($175) | every 4 hours | 566km (352 miles) |
Train via Edinburgh | 6h 55m | £185($220) | every 2 hours | 649km (403 miles) |
Train via Smethwick Galton Bridge High Level | 7hrs | £58($69) | 6 times a week | 570km (354 miles) |
Bus | 9h 50m | £37($44) | twice daily | 591km (367 miles) |
Drive | 5h 35m | £62($73) | on demand | 545km (338 miles) |
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The following major airports near Stirling offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.