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How to get fromBirmingham to Stirlingby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Birmingham to Stirling by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Carlisle

    best
    1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Stirlingtrain train
    5h 25m
    £100–186

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Millennium Point to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Ukn30 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Islamic Centrebus bus M8 / ...
    7h 9m
    £39–60

  3. Drive  303.7 mi

    1. Drive from Birmingham to Stirlingcar car 303.7 mi
    5h 1m
    £76–109

  4. Fly Birmingham Airport to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BHX - GLA
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Stirlingtrain train
    3h 27m
    £40–110

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Stirlingtrain train Edinburgh - Dunblane / ...
    6h 13m
    £125–244

  6. Bus via Birmingham Coach Station

    1. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 590 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus X36
    8h 53m
    £50–83

  7. Fly Birmingham Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BHX - EDI
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Park to Stirlingtrain train
    3h 36m
    £52–131

  8. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BRS - GLA
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Stirlingtrain train
    5h 24m
    £83–185

  9. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BRS - EDI
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Park to Stirlingtrain train
    5h 33m
    £94–201

Birmingham to Stirling by train and foot

Calendar95Weekly Services
Duration5h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket£100Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 323.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 25m

What companies run services between Birmingham, England and Stirling, Scotland?

You can take a train from Birmingham New Street to Stirling via Carlisle, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 5h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Millennium Point to Islamic Centre via Buchanan Bus Station in around 7h 9m.

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