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Compare train, bus, and flight for London to Stirling
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Stirling among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $68 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 45m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $68, while a flight costs an average of $258.
Distance: 354 miles (570 km)
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$128 Average price | $68 Average price Cheapest | $258 Average price | $181 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 4m Average total duration 5h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 3m Average total duration 10h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 45m Average total duration Fastest 1h 45m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 45m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | 1.7 - 3.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from London to Stirling
Compare the available ways to get from London to Stirling, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Stirling:
A bus is $61 (€52) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Stirling costing on average $128 (€108).
A bus is $191 (€161) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Stirling costing on average $258 (€217).
Other travel options to Stirling take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 4m.
Bus takes on average 11h 3m.
The journey is about 2h 11m faster (5h 34m by train vs 7h 45m by car) and roughly $53 (€45) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($128 (€108) vs $181 (€153)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom London to Stirling
How to get from London to Stirling by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Stirling is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
RK 3306:25 AM1h35London Stansted Airport8:00 AMGlasgow International Airport$381One-way0 transfers
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RK 3306:25 AM1h35London Stansted Airport8:00 AMGlasgow International Airport$381One-way0 transfers
Fastest
U26031:00 PM1h15London Luton Airport2:15 PMEdinburgh Airport$1171One-way0 transfers
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Y147566:11 AM5h36London Euston (EUS)11:47 AMStirling station (STG)$731One-way0 transfers
Y147531:19 PM5h55London Euston (EUS)7:14 PMStirling station (STG)$731One-way0 transfers
C0058110:19 AM5h55London Euston (EUS)4:14 PMStirling station (STG)$851One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus11:00 PM10h50London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)9:50 AMStirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride)$631One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus10:30 PM11h20London, Victoria Coach Station9:50 AMStirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride)$631One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus11:25 PM11h25London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)10:50 AMStirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride)$631One-way1 transfer
U24028:50 AM1h20London Luton Airport10:10 AMGlasgow International Airport$1021One-way0 transfers
U28637:15 AM1h30London Gatwick Airport8:45 AMGlasgow International Airport$1021One-way0 transfers
U23108:30 AM1h20London Stansted Airport9:50 AMEdinburgh Airport$1061One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Stirling:
A bus is $61 (€52) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Stirling costing on average $128 (€108).
A bus is $191 (€161) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Stirling costing on average $258 (€217).
Other travel options to Stirling take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 4m.
Bus takes on average 11h 3m.
- Around 54 flights per day.
- Around 30 trains per day.
- Around 13 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Stirling as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Edinburgh Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from London Kings Cross (KGX) and arrive in Stirling station (STG).
- Buses mostly depart from London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) and arrive in Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Stirling by bus.
- Travel with easyJet, British Airways, Swiss, Brussels Airlines, BA Cityflyer, Lufthansa City Airlines, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Air Baltic, Loganair, Ryanair, Edelweiss Air to go to Stirling by flight.
- Travel with London North Eastern Railway, Lumo, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Transpennine Express, Caledonian Sleeper to go to Stirling by train.
- 47 direct flights per day with easyJet, British Airways, BA Cityflyer, Ryanair.
- 3 direct trains per day with London North Eastern Railway, Lumo, Caledonian Sleeper.
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