What is the cheapest way to get from Galloway to Stirling?

The cheapest way to get from Galloway to Stirling is to drive which costs £24 - £35 and takes 1h 49m.

What is the fastest way to get from Galloway to Stirling?

The fastest way to get from Galloway to Stirling is to drive which takes 1h 49m and costs £24 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Galloway and Stirling?

No, there is no direct bus from Galloway to Stirling station. However, there are services departing from Craigend and arriving at Bus Station via Swimming Pool, Stance 2 and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Galloway and Stirling?

No, there is no direct train from Galloway to Stirling. However, there are services departing from Dumfries and arriving at Stirling via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.

How far is it from Galloway to Stirling?

The distance between Galloway and Stirling is 142 miles. The road distance is 99.8 miles.

How do I travel from Galloway to Stirling without a car?

The best way to get from Galloway to Stirling without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 44m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Galloway to Stirling?

It takes approximately 4h 44m to get from Galloway to Stirling, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Galloway to Stirling bus from?

Galloway to Stirling bus services, operated by McCalls Coaches, depart from Swimming Pool station.

Where do I catch the Galloway to Stirling train from?

Galloway to Stirling train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dumfries station.

Train or bus from Galloway to Stirling?

The best way to get from Galloway to Stirling is to bus which takes 6h 35m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £45 - £95 and takes 4h 52m.

Where does the Galloway to Stirling bus arrive?

Galloway to Stirling bus services, operated by McCalls Coaches, arrive at Loreburne Centre Stance 1 station.

Where does the Galloway to Stirling train arrive?

Galloway to Stirling train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central station.

Can I drive from Galloway to Stirling?

Yes, the driving distance between Galloway to Stirling is 100 miles. It takes approximately 1h 49m to drive from Galloway to Stirling.

Where can I stay near Stirling?

There are 620+ hotels available in Stirling.

Galloway to Stirling - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Galloway to Stirling by bus, train, or car

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Kenmure to Dumfries stationbus 521
2. Take the train from Dumfries to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Stirlingtrain
4h 44m
Drive 99.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Galloway to Stirlingcar 99.2 mi
1h 49m
£25–35
Bus
1. Take the bus from Swimming Pool to Loreburne Centre Stance 1bus 501
2. Take the bus from Stance 2 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X74
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus X36
6h 35m
Train
1. Take the train from Dumfries to Glasgow Centraltrain Carlisle - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Stirlingtrain Glasgow Queen Street - Alloa / ...
4h 52m
£48–92

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Distance: 141.6 mi
Duration: 4h 44m

What companies run services between Galloway, Scotland and Stirling, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Craigend to Bus Station via Swimming Pool, Loreburne Centre Stance 1, Stance 2, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 6h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Craigend to Stirling via Swimming Pool, Dumfries station, Dumfries, Glasgow Central, Waterloo Lane, Cathedral Street, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 4h 52m.

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