There are 12 ways to get from Poole to Stirling by train, plane, bus, or car
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Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
best- Take the train from Poole to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
- Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane SOU - GLA
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Stirlingtrain
4h 27m£63–223Fly Bournemouth Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
cheapest- Fly from Bournemouth Airport (BOH) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BOH - EDI
- Take the train from Edinburgh Park to Stirlingtrain
4h 42m£48–183Train via London
- Take the train from Poole to London Waterlootrain
- Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Stirlingtrain
8h 12m£182–301Bus
- Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 035 / ...
- Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 802
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Islamic Centrebus M8 / ...
13h 4m£76–143Drive 447.8 mi
- Drive from Poole to Stirlingcar 447.8 mi
7h 52m£111–161Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
- Take the train from Poole to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
- Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane SOU - EDI
- Take the train from Edinburgh Park to Stirlingtrain
5h£106–249Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
- Take the train from Poole to Wokingtrain
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
- Take the train from Edinburgh Park to Stirlingtrain
6h 3m£118–342Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
- Take the train from Poole to Southampton Centraltrain
- Take the train from Southampton Central 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
7h 12m£86–213Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
- Take the train from Poole to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
- Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane SOU - NCL
- Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Stirlingtrain
6h 22m£129–342Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
- Take the train from Poole to Southampton Centraltrain
- Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
- Take the train from Edinburgh Park to Stirlingtrain
7h 19m£97–229Train
- Take the train from Bournemouth to Birmingham Internationaltrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham International to Stirlingtrain London Euston - Inverness
11h 48m£146–221Train #2
- Take the train from Bournemouth to Glasgow Centraltrain Bournemouth - Glasgow Central
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Stirlingtrain Glasgow Queen Street - Alloa / ...
12h 14m£262–390
Poole to Stirling by train, subway, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Poole to Stirling is to bus which costs £75 - £150 and takes 13h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Poole to Stirling is to train and fly which takes 4h 27m and costs £60 - £230.
No, there is no direct bus from Poole station to Stirling. However, there are services departing from Seldown Coach Station and arriving at Islamic Centre via Heathrow Terminal 5 and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Poole to Stirling. However, there are services departing from Poole and arriving at Stirling via Waterloo station, King's Cross and Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 12m.
The distance between Poole and Stirling is 442 miles. The road distance is 450.5 miles.
The best way to get from Poole to Stirling without a car is to train via London which takes 8h 12m and costs £180 - £310.
It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from Poole to Stirling, including transfers.
Poole to Stirling bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Seldown Coach Station.
Poole to Stirling train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Poole station.
The best way to get from Poole to Stirling is to train via London which takes 8h 12m and costs £180 - £310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £75 - £150 and takes 13h 4m.
What companies run services between Poole, England and Stirling, Scotland?
You can take a train from Poole to Stirling via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, King's Cross, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 8h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seldown Coach Station to Islamic Centre via Heathrow Terminal 5 and Buchanan Bus Station in around 13h 4m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Southampton Airport to Edinburgh Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £110–220
Flights from Southampton Airport to Edinburgh Airport via Belfast City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £70–180
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £55–230
Flights from Southampton Airport to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £140–190
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Poole to Southampton Airport Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–30
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Poole to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–90
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Poole to Southampton Airport Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–30
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Poole to Woking
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–70
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Poole to Southampton Central
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–27
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Poole to Southampton Airport Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–30
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Poole to Southampton Central
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–27
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–23
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £60–110
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Poole to Stirling bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.
Poole to Stirling train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Poole to Stirling is 450 miles. It takes approximately 7h 52m to drive from Poole to Stirling.
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