Cardiff to Stirling Trains

Cardiff to Stirling trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Stirling takes 8h 3m and the fastest train takes 6h 54m. The train service runs several times per day from Cardiff 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.

8h 3m
Duration: 409 mi
Distance: £163
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Glasgow

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Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain
Take the train from Crewe to Glasgow Centraltrain
Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Stirlingtrain

7h 37m

£138–222

Cardiff to Stirling train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Cardiff and Stirling. The earliest departure is at 4:33 AM at night, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 10:21 PM which arrives into Stirling at 10:07 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 8h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

9:21 PM → 2:10 PM
Arrives next day
16h 49m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

8:42 AM → 3:49 PM
7h 7m • 2 changes
9:45 AM → 4:48 PM
7h 3m • 2 changes
10:43 AM → 6:12 PM
7h 29m • 2 changes
11:40 AM → 6:48 PM
7h 8m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

4:33 AM → 12:06 PM
7h 33m • 2 changes
6:46 AM → 2:06 PM
7h 20m • 2 changes
8:55 AM → 4:05 PM
7h 10m • 2 changes
10:53 AM → 6:08 PM
7h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

4:33 AM → 12:06 PM
7h 33m • 2 changes
6:46 AM → 2:06 PM
7h 20m • 2 changes
8:55 AM → 4:05 PM
7h 10m • 2 changes
10:53 AM → 6:08 PM
7h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

4:33 AM → 12:06 PM
7h 33m • 2 changes
6:46 AM → 2:06 PM
7h 20m • 2 changes
8:55 AM → 4:05 PM
7h 10m • 2 changes
10:53 AM → 6:08 PM
7h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

4:33 AM → 12:06 PM
7h 33m • 2 changes
6:46 AM → 2:06 PM
7h 20m • 2 changes
8:55 AM → 4:05 PM
7h 10m • 2 changes
10:53 AM → 6:08 PM
7h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

4:33 AM → 12:06 PM
7h 33m • 2 changes
6:46 AM → 2:06 PM
7h 20m • 2 changes
8:55 AM → 4:05 PM
7h 10m • 2 changes
10:53 AM → 6:08 PM
7h 15m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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