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Outbound fromManchester Piccadilly to Stirling by train
It takes an average of 5h 34m to travel from Manchester Piccadilly to Stirling by train, over a distance of around 195 miles (313 km). There are normally 30 trains per day travelling from Manchester Piccadilly to Stirling and tickets for this journey start from £21.30 when you book in advance.
| First train | 03:57 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 23:37 | |
| Departure station | Manchester Piccadilly | |
| Arrival station | Stirling | |
| Journey time | From 3h 54m | |
| Distance | 195 miles (313 km) | |
| Frequency | 30 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £21.30 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, ScotRail, East Midlands Railway, Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, London North Eastern Railway, Transport for Wales |
Taking the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Stirling in 3 hours 54 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Stirling? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 5 hours 34 minutes to travel the 195 miles (313 km) from Manchester Piccadilly to Stirling by train, although you can get there in as little as 3 hours 54 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 30 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 1 change along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast or ScotRail to Stirling. As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.
Book train tickets from Manchester Piccadilly to Stirling in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £21.30. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Stirling by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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