The average train between Stirling and Kings Cross takes 5h 34m and the fastest train takes 4h 57m. There is an hourly train service from Stirling to Kings Cross. 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 Stirling and Kings Cross. The earliest departure is at 12:13 AM at night, and the last departure from Stirling is at 7:02 PM which arrives into Kings Cross at 1:37 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Stirling to Kings Cross. However, there are services departing from Stirling station and arriving at Kings Cross station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 34m.
Stirling to Kings Cross train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Stirling station.
Stirling to Kings Cross train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at King's Cross station.
Book your Stirling to Kings Cross train tickets online with ScotRail, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Caledonian Sleeper.
The distance between Stirling and Kings Cross is 568.3 km. The road distance is 686 km.
You can take a train from Stirling to King's Cross via Edinburgh Waverley in around 5h 22m.