Cardiff to Stirling by train
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Overview: trains from Cardiff to Stirling
Find the key information for travelling by train from Cardiff to Stirling, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.
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Train cost between Cardiff to Stirling
Getting from Cardiff to Stirling by rail typically costs AU$373.76, but runs about if booked a month in advance. If you wait until 7 days before departure, prices increase to . Booking as early as possible helps you find the lowest cost tickets, but that’s not the only way to save.
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Cardiff to Stirling departure frequency and train timetable
With 6 trains scheduled on this journey daily and trains leaving the station every 2 minutes, travellers have a number of options to choose from. If you are travelling on a weekday, the earliest train you can catch is at 04:35 and the last one is at 21:55. If you are travelling during the weekend, the earliest train you can catch is at 04:35, with the last one at 21:04.
Cardiff to Stirling train duration
Trains on this route travel a distance of 520 kilometres, with the fastest one completing the journey in 6 hours and 55 minutes.
When do tickets between Cardiff and Stirling go on sale?
Travellers can book train journeys between Cardiff and Stirling 5 and a half months before the travel date. The earlier you book, the better the price. Stay informed about ticket availability by setting up a personalised booking alert with Rail Europe.
Maximising your travels to Stirling
For a smooth travel experience, explore our help articles. Start planning your holiday and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Stirling.
FAQs about the train journey from Cardiff to Stirling
Want to know more about your journey from Cardiff to Stirling? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.
The trip from Cardiff to Stirling covers a distance of 520 kilometres.
The cheapest ticket on this route runs AU$373.76. When booked 30 days in advance, tickets cost . If booked 7 days in advance, tickets can cost around .
You can purchase tickets for this journey 5 and a half months ahead of the travel date.
The fastest journey takes 6 hours and 55 minutes.
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