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

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There are 10 ways to get from Southampton to Stirling by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Southampton Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane SOU - EDI
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Park to Stirlingtrain train
    3h 53m
    £99–223

  2. Fly Southampton Airport to Glasgow Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane SOU - GLA
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Stirlingtrain train
    3h 47m
    £49–189

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central 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 23m
    £169–264

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus bus 032 / ...
    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 17m
    £91–147

  5. Drive  437.3 mi

    1. Drive from Southampton to Stirlingcar car 437.3 mi
    7h 22m
    £111–159

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

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central 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 50m
    £86–190

  7. Train, train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Readingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain train
    3. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane LHR - GLA
    4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Stirlingtrain train
    5h 41m
    £104–412

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

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Readingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain train
    3. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LHR - EDI
    4. Take the train from Edinburgh Park to Stirlingtrain train
    5h 42m
    £114–346

  9. Train via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Stirlingtrain train
    9h 24m
    £181–336

  10. Train via Birmingham Airport (BHX)

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Birmingham Internationaltrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Stirlingtrain train London Euston - Inverness
    9h 38m
    £135–198

Southampton to Stirling by train, subway, and foot

Calendar175Weekly Services
Duration7h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket£169Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 393.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 53m

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

You can take a train from Southampton Central to Stirling via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, King's Cross, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 7h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Station to Islamic Centre via Heathrow Terminal 5 and Buchanan Bus Station in around 12h 17m.

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