How to travel from Worcester to Stirling, United Kingdom
The distance between Worcester and Stirling is around 513km (319 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 10m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Worcester 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.
👋 Also check out Stirling → Worcester if you're planning a return trip.
Train to Birmingham New Street, plane
Take the train to Birmingham New Street then fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Edinburgh (EDI) then take the train to Stirling.
- Duration3h 10m
- Flight time1h 15m
- Typical cost£90($105)
Multiple operators
5 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Birmingham New Street then Edinburgh and then to Stirling.
- Duration5h 50m
- Departsevery 3 hours
- Typical cost£135($155)
Multiple train operators
1 similiar route
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Train and Bus
Take the train to Birmingham New Street then take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station.
- Duration8h 45m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost£40($47)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Worcester and Stirling
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Worcester to Stirling by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around £40 ($47) and will take around 8h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £90 ($105).
The distance between Worcester and Stirling is around 513km (319 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 451km (280 miles)
It takes around 5h 50m to get from Worcester and Stirling by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Worcester to Stirling is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx £90 ($105).
The cheapest way to travel between Worcester and Stirling, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around £40 ($47) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Worcester and Stirling. It typically takes around 5h 50m and departs every 3 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Worcester to Stirling. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Birmingham New Street and Edinburgh. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 50m.
London Midland, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, First ScotRail Service, LNER, Transport for Wales and Caledonian Sleeper run train services between Worcester and Stirling. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 5h 50m, 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 Worcester and Stirling. We recommend that you take the train to Birmingham New Street then fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Edinburgh (EDI) then take the train to Stirling. instead which will take 3h 10m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Worcester to Stirling. We recommend that you take the train to Birmingham New Street then fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Glasgow (GLA) then take the train to Stirling. instead which will take 3h 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 Worcester and Stirling. The distance is around 528km (328 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Worcester to Stirling is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 50m and will usually cost around £135 ($155).
Compare travel optionsbetween Worcester and Stirling
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to Birmingham New Street, plane + 5 similar | 3h 10m | £90($105) | hourly | 513km (319 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 3h 15m | £83($100) | hourly | 536km (333 miles) |
| Train to Bristol Temple Meads, plane | 4hrs | £110($130) | every 3 hours | 693km (431 miles) |
| Train to Bristol Temple Meads, plane | 4hrs | £125($150) | every 3 hours | 684km (425 miles) |
| Train to London Paddington, plane | 5h 5m | £215($255) | hourly | 828km (514 miles) |
| Train to London Paddington, plane | 5h 15m | £170($200) | hourly | 797km (495 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 5h 50m | £135($155) | every 3 hours | 572km (355 miles) |
| Train via Smethwick Galton Bridge High Level | 6h 40m | £53($63) | once daily | 572km (355 miles) |
Train and Bus | 8h 45m | £40($47) | once daily | 593km (368 miles) |
Drive | 5h 25m | £90($110) | on demand | 528km (328 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Worcester and Stirling
Train operators
London Midland
First ScotRail Service
LNER
Airlines
Aer Lingus
Bus companies
Airports near Stirling
The following major airports near Stirling offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
- Distance
- 40km (25 miles) from Stirling
Glasgow Airport (GLA)
- Distance
- 42km (26 miles) from Stirling
Dundee Airport (DND)
- Distance
- 68km (42 miles) from Stirling