Cardiff to Stirling Trains

Cardiff to Stirling trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Stirling takes 8h and the fastest train takes 6h 38m. 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
Duration: 409 mi
Distance: £164
Average price: Every 3 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

£138–223

Cardiff to Stirling train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Cardiff and Stirling. The earliest departure is at 4:33 AM at night, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 10:22 PM which arrives into Stirling at 10:07 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 8h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

2:55 PM → 9:50 PM
6h 54m • 2 changes
3:56 PM → 10:49 PM
6h 53m • 2 changes
4:44 PM → 12:17 AM
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7h 33m • 2 changes
5:55 PM → 6:17 AM
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12h 22m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 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, October 13, 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, October 14, 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, October 15, 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, October 16, 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 Saturday, October 17, 2026

4:35 AM → 11:39 AM
7h 4m • 2 changes
5:49 AM → 12:32 PM
6h 43m • 2 changes
6:43 AM → 1:50 PM
7h 7m • 2 changes
7:53 AM → 2:38 PM
6h 45m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cardiff 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.

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Train via Glasgow

Cardiff to Stirling train times

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

2:55 PM → 9:50 PM

3:56 PM → 10:49 PM

4:44 PM → 12:17 AMArrives next day

5:55 PM → 6:17 AMArrives next day

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

4:33 AM → 12:06 PM

6:46 AM → 2:06 PM

8:55 AM → 4:05 PM

10:53 AM → 6:08 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

4:33 AM → 12:06 PM

6:46 AM → 2:06 PM

8:55 AM → 4:05 PM

10:53 AM → 6:08 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

4:33 AM → 12:06 PM

6:46 AM → 2:06 PM

8:55 AM → 4:05 PM

10:53 AM → 6:08 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

4:33 AM → 12:06 PM

6:46 AM → 2:06 PM

8:55 AM → 4:05 PM

10:53 AM → 6:08 PM

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

4:33 AM → 12:06 PM

6:46 AM → 2:06 PM

8:55 AM → 4:05 PM

10:53 AM → 6:08 PM

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

4:35 AM → 11:39 AM

5:49 AM → 12:32 PM

6:43 AM → 1:50 PM

7:53 AM → 2:38 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Stirling, Scotland?

Train from Cardiff Central to Crewe

Train from Cardiff Central to Crewe

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Train trips from Cardiff

Train trips to Stirling

Alternative transport options

4:44 PM → 12:17 AM
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5:55 PM → 6:17 AM
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