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Compare train and coach for Reading to Stirling
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Reading to Stirling among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £94. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 7h 48m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £94, and a train costs an average of £360.
Distance: 554 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach |
|---|---|
£368 Average Price | £119 Average Price Cheapest |
8h 18m Average total duration Fastest 7h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 27m Average total duration 13h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Reading to Stirling
Trains from Reading to Stirling run on average 12 times per day, taking around 7h 48m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £360 but you can travel from only £94 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:21, the last at 14:42. The fastest train covers the 554 km distance in 6h 43m.
Distance 554 km |
Average train duration 7h 48m |
Cheapest ticket price £360 |
Trains per day 12 |
Fastest train 6h 43m |
First train 5:21 |
Last train 14:42 |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Best time to book 28 days |
Train companies: Cross Country from Reading to Stirling trainsCross Country trains will get you between Reading and Stirling from £94. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Reading to Stirling train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Reading to Stirling by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Stirling, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Reading and Stirling
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:15 - 22:45 Saturday 05:30 - 22:45 Sunday 07:15 - 22:45 Please note: Reservations and tickets requiring reservations are sold at the following times only: Mon - Sat 08:00 - 20:00 and Sun 09:00 - 20:00
- Car Park: Multi Storey Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: platforms can be reached via lift and bridge, ticket office is step free.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: Accessible low-level Pay Phone is available at the station main concourse. Please request staff assistance if you need to.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxi are available at the station entrance. please request staff assistance if you need to.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located at the station entrance by the ticket office and at the car park.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Toilets are located on Station Platforms and in The Brunel Arcade building
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Front of station, underground short stay car park and long stay car park.
- Storage CCTV: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the North side of the station
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:20 - 21:00 Saturday 06:20 - 21:00 Sunday 08:50 - 22:00
- Type of shops available: WHSmith
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platform. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Automatic ticket gates Blue Badge parking bays: 10
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible taxis: Most taxis accessible, at front of station.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Concourse (RADAR key required) and in the Waiting Room on Platform 3.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Part of station buildings - one on platform 2 and another on platform 3
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the parking bays outside the main station entrance
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