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.
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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Take the train to Birmingham International then fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Edinburgh (EDI) then take the train to Stirling.
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Take the train to Crewe then Haymarket and then to Stirling.
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Take the bus to Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth and then to Buchanan Bus Station.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train to Birmingham International, plane + 4 similar | 4h 15m | £125($145) | every 2 hours | 571km (355 miles) |
Train and Plane | 4h 15m | £115($135) | every 2 hours | 593km (369 miles) |
Train to Birmingham New Street, plane | 5h 35m | £175($205) | every 2 hours | 828km (515 miles) |
Train to Birmingham New Street, plane | 5h 40m | £190($225) | every 2 hours | 820km (509 miles) |
Train to Birmingham International, plane | 5h 40m | £260($310) | every 2 hours | 851km (529 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 5hrs | £145($170) | every 3 hours | 526km (327 miles) |
Train via Crewe | 6h 20m | £76($90) | once daily | 530km (329 miles) |
Bus | 10h 25m | £38($45) | once daily | 660km (410 miles) |
Drive | 4h 55m | £83($100) | on demand | 476km (296 miles) |
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The following major airports near Stirling offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.