There are 12 ways to get from Cotswolds to Stirling by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train via Carlisle
best- Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Carlisletrain
- Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Centraltrain
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Stirlingtrain
7h 18m£143–252Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Gloucester to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus
- Take the bus from Millennium Point to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Islamic Centrebus M8 / ...
11h 33m£43–72Drive 357.1 mi
- Drive from Cotswolds to Stirlingcar 357.1 mi
6h£89–129Line 882 bus, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
- Take the bus from Combend Farm to Transport Hub arrivalbus
- Take the train from Gloucester to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRS - GLA
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Stirlingtrain
6h 2m£62–160Train
- Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Stirlingtrain Edinburgh - Dunblane / ...
9h 21m£183–291Bus via Arle Court Tpt Hub
- Take the bus from Arle Court Tpt Hub to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 100 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 590 / ...
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus X36
14h 6m£62–106Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
- Take the train from Gloucester to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
- Take the train from Edinburgh Park to Stirlingtrain
6h 10m£73–176Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
- Take the train from Gloucester to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Stirlingtrain
6h 10m£67–149Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
- Take the train from Gloucester to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
- Take the train from Edinburgh Park to Stirlingtrain
6h 17m£78–170Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
- Take the train from Gloucester to London Paddingtontrain
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
- Take the train from Edinburgh Park to Stirlingtrain
7h 22m£141–398Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
- Take the train from Gloucester to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
- Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Stirlingtrain
7h 58m£85–228Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
- Take the train from Gloucester to London Paddingtontrain
- Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
- Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LTN - EDI
- Take the train from Edinburgh Park to Stirlingtrain
8h£116–281
Cotswolds to Stirling by foot and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cotswolds to Stirling is to bus which costs £40 - £75 and takes 11h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Cotswolds to Stirling is to drive which takes 6h and costs £85 - £130.
No, there is no direct bus from Cotswolds to Stirling. However, there are services departing from Combend Farm and arriving at Islamic Centre via Gloucester, Millennium Point and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Cotswolds to Stirling. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham Spa and arriving at Stirling via Birmingham New Street, Carlisle and Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 18m.
The distance between Cotswolds and Stirling is 381 miles. The road distance is 359.2 miles.
The best way to get from Cotswolds to Stirling without a car is to train via Carlisle which takes 7h 18m and costs £140 - £260.
It takes approximately 7h 18m to get from Cotswolds to Stirling, including transfers.
Cotswolds to Stirling bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Gloucester station.
Cotswolds to Stirling train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cheltenham Spa station.
The best way to get from Cotswolds to Stirling is to train via Carlisle which takes 7h 18m and costs £140 - £260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £75 and takes 11h 33m.
What companies run services between Cotswolds, England and Stirling, Scotland?
You can take a vehicle from Cotswolds to Stirling via Cheltenham Spa, Birmingham New Street, Carlisle, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 7h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Cotswolds to Islamic Centre via Combend Farm, Gloucester, Millennium Point, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 11h 33m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Bristol Airport to Glasgow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £26–95
Flights from Bristol Airport to Glasgow Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- When
- Thursday and Friday
- Estimated price
- £26–95
Flights from Bristol Airport to Edinburgh Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £30–110
Flights from Bristol Airport to Edinburgh Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Sunday, Friday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- £30–110
Flights from Birmingham Airport to Glasgow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £24–75
Flights from Birmingham Airport to Glasgow Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- £24–75
Flights from Birmingham Airport to Edinburgh Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £28–90
Flights from Birmingham Airport to Edinburgh Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- £28–90
Flights from Bristol Airport to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £26–75
Flights from Bristol Airport to Newcastle via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- £26–75
Flights from Luton Airport to Edinburgh Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £21–120
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £20–30
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Gloucester to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £17–26
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Cheltenham Spa to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £170–260
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Gloucester to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £17–26
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Gloucester to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £23–35
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Gloucester to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £23–35
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Gloucester to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £17–26
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–85
- Website
- Cross Country
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Gloucester to Birmingham - Jennens Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £5–9
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Millennium Point to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Cotswolds to Stirling bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Birmingham - Jennens Road station.
Cotswolds to Stirling train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cotswolds to Stirling is 359 miles. It takes approximately 6h to drive from Cotswolds to Stirling.
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