How to travel from Welshpool to Stirling, United Kingdom

The distance between Welshpool and Stirling is around 476km (296 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 15m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Welshpool 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 to Birmingham International, plane

Take the train to Birmingham International then fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Edinburgh (EDI) then take the train to Stirling.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    £125($145)
Operated by

Multiple operators

4 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Crewe then Haymarket and then to Stirling.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    £145($170)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth and then to Buchanan Bus Station.

  • Duration10h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £38($45)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Stirling.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Distance476km (296 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Welshpool and Stirling

There are several options for getting from Welshpool to Stirling by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £38 ($45) and will take around 10h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £125 ($145).

The distance between Welshpool and Stirling is around 476km (296 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 388km (241 miles)

It takes around 5hrs to get from Welshpool and Stirling by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Welshpool to Stirling is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx £125 ($145).

The cheapest way to travel between Welshpool and Stirling, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £38 ($45) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Welshpool and Stirling. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Welshpool to Stirling. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Shrewsbury, Crewe and Haymarket. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 5hrs.

Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast, First ScotRail Service, LNER and Caledonian Sleeper run train services between Welshpool and Stirling. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 5hrs, 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 Welshpool and Stirling. It typically takes around 10h 25m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Welshpool to Stirling. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth, Hinckley St and Buchanan Bus Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 10h 25m.

National Express and FlixBus run regular bus services between Welshpool and Stirling. Buses run once daily and take around 10h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Welshpool to Stirling. We recommend that you take the train to Birmingham International then fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Glasgow (GLA) then take the train to Stirling. instead which will take 4h 15m.

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 Welshpool and Stirling. The distance is around 476km (296 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Welshpool to Stirling is to take the train which takes, on average, 5hrs and will usually cost around £145 ($170).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Welshpool and Stirling

Transport options from Welshpool to Stirling
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Birmingham International, plane + 4 similar
4h 15m
£125($145)
every 2 hours571km (355 miles)
Train and Plane4h 15m
£115($135)
every 2 hours593km (369 miles)
Train to Birmingham New Street, plane5h 35m
£175($205)
every 2 hours828km (515 miles)
Train to Birmingham New Street, plane5h 40m
£190($225)
every 2 hours820km (509 miles)
Train to Birmingham International, plane5h 40m
£260($310)
every 2 hours851km (529 miles)
Train + 1 similar
5hrs
£145($170)
every 3 hours526km (327 miles)
Train via Crewe6h 20m
£76($90)
once daily530km (329 miles)
Bus
10h 25m
£38($45)
once daily660km (410 miles)
Drive
4h 55m
£83($100)
on demand476km (296 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