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

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There are 12 ways to get from Portsmouth to Stirling by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Edinburgh

    best
    1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterlootrain train
    2. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Stirlingtrain train
    7h 33m
    £167–271

  2. Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Eastleightrain train
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane SOU - GLA
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Stirlingtrain train
    4h 31m
    £58–212

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to Heathrow Terminal 5bus bus 030
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 802
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Islamic Centrebus bus M8 / ...
    12h 14m
    £79–146

  4. Drive  449.7 mi

    1. Drive from Portsmouth to Stirlingcar car 449.7 mi
    7h 39m
    £112–162

  5. Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to Heathrow Terminal 5bus bus
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane LHR - GLA
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Stirlingtrain train
    5h
    £84–311

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterlootrain train Portsmouth Harbour - London Waterloo / ...
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Stirlingtrain train
    8h 35m
    £99–178

  7. Train via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Winchestertrain train
    2. Take the train from Winchester to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Stirlingtrain train
    10h 43m
    £183–364

  8. Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to Heathrow Terminal 5bus bus
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LHR - EDI
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Park to Stirlingtrain train
    5h 9m
    £92–277

  9. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Horshamtrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane LGW - GLA
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Stirlingtrain train
    5h 18m
    £71–189

  10. Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Eastleightrain train
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane SOU - EDI
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Park to Stirlingtrain train
    5h 5m
    £101–238

  11. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Horshamtrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LGW - EDI
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Park to Stirlingtrain train
    5h 28m
    £84–195

  12. Train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterlootrain train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LCY - EDI
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Park to Stirlingtrain train
    5h 28m
    £130–373

Portsmouth to Stirling by train, subway, and foot

Calendar196Weekly Services
Duration7h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket£167Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 502.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 33m

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

You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Stirling via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, King's Cross, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 7h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Hard Interchange to Islamic Centre via Heathrow Terminal 5 and Buchanan Bus Station in around 12h 14m.

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