The average train between Birmingham and Stirling takes 5h 32m and the fastest train takes 4h 55m. There is a train service every few hours from Birmingham to Stirling. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Birmingham and Stirling. The earliest departure is at 6:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Birmingham is at 7:07 PM which arrives into Stirling at 6:17 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 5h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Birmingham to Stirling? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to Stirling. However, there are services departing from Birmingham station and arriving at Stirling station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 32m.
Birmingham to Stirling train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
Birmingham to Stirling train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Stirling station.
Book your Birmingham to Stirling train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, ScotRail and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Birmingham and Stirling is 425.5 km. The road distance is 520 km.
You can take a train from Birmingham New Street to Stirling via Preston, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 5h 20m.