How to travel from Swindon to Stirling, United Kingdom

The distance between Swindon and Stirling is around 612km (380 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3hrs.

11 routes found

We've found 11 different ways to get from Swindon 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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Train and Plane

Take the train to Bristol Temple Meads then fly from Bristol (BRS) to Glasgow (GLA) then take the train to Stirling.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    £100($120)
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Train

Take the train to London Paddington then Edinburgh and then to Stirling.

  • Duration6h 20m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £100($120)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Heathrow Airport London T23 and then to Glasgow.

  • Duration9h 60m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £30($35)
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Drive

Drive to Stirling.

  • Duration6h 15m
  • Distance612km (380 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Swindon and Stirling

There are several options for getting from Swindon to Stirling by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £30 ($35) and will take around 9h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £100 ($120).

The distance between Swindon and Stirling is around 612km (380 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 526km (327 miles)

It takes around 6h 20m to get from Swindon and Stirling by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Swindon to Stirling is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx £100 ($120).

The cheapest way to travel between Swindon and Stirling, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £30 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Swindon and Stirling. It typically takes around 6h 20m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Swindon to Stirling. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station and Edinburgh. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 6h 20m.

Great Western Railway, LNER, First ScotRail Service and CrossCountry run train services between Swindon and Stirling. Trains depart hourly and will take around 6h 20m, 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 Swindon and Stirling. It typically takes around 9h 60m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Swindon to Stirling. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Heathrow Airport London T23 and Glasgow. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 9h 60m.

National Express run regular bus services between Swindon and Stirling. Buses run once daily and take around 9h 60m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Swindon to Stirling. We recommend that you take the train to Bristol Temple Meads then fly from Bristol (BRS) to Glasgow (GLA) then take the train to Stirling. instead which will take 3hrs.

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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Swindon and Stirling. The distance is around 612km (380 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Swindon to Stirling is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 20m and will usually cost around £100 ($120).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Swindon and Stirling

Transport options from Swindon to Stirling
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 6 similar
3hrs
£100($120)
hourly651km (404 miles)
Train to Bristol Temple Meads, plane3h 10m
£125($145)
hourly642km (399 miles)
Train to Reading, plane3h 25m
£270($315)
every 3 hours780km (484 miles)
Train to Reading, plane3h 30m
£275($325)
every 3 hours761km (473 miles)
Train to London Paddington, plane3h 35m
£225($265)
hourly735km (457 miles)
Train to Reading, plane4h 10m
£145($170)
hourly669km (416 miles)
Train to Reading, plane4h 10m
£135($160)
hourly692km (430 miles)
Train + 1 similar
6h 20m
£100($120)
hourly814km (506 miles)
Train via Cheltenham Spa7h 45m
£195($230)
every 3 hours751km (467 miles)
Bus
9h 60m
£30($35)
once daily798km (496 miles)
Drive
6h 15m
£105($125)
on demand612km (380 miles)

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Airports near Stirling

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

EDI
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
International Airport
Distance
40km (25 miles) from Stirling
GLA
Glasgow Airport (GLA)
International Airport
Distance
42km (26 miles) from Stirling
DND
Dundee Airport (DND)
Domestic Airport
Distance
68km (42 miles) from Stirling