The cheapest and fastest trains from Southampton to Stirling
Cheapest price
£392
Average price
£392
Fastest journey
8 h 2 m
Average duration
8 h 15 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
603 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Southampton to Stirling is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Southampton to Stirling will cost around £392 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £392.
To travel from Southampton to Stirling you need to make at least 2 changes.










Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Southampton to Stirling
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Southampton to Stirling among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from £70. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 25m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of £70, and a train costs an average of £135.
Distance: 603 km
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| Train | Most popular Flight | Coach |
|---|---|---|
£135 Average Price | £80 Average Price Cheapest | £87 Average Price |
9h 43m Average total duration 9h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 25m Average total duration Fastest 1h 25m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 17h 5m Average total duration 16h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Southampton to Stirling train times
The table below shows live departures for Southampton to Stirling trains for today, Friday 5 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 07:15 Southampton | 8h10 | 15:25 Stirling | 2 changes | |
![]() | 09:15 Southampton | 8h00 | 17:15 Stirling | 2 changes | |
![]() | 11:15 Southampton | 8h14 | 19:29 Stirling | 2 changes | |
![]() | 13:15 Southampton | 8h35 | 21:50 Stirling | 2 changes | |
| Saturday 6 December | |||||
![]() | 05:15 Southampton | 8h13 | 13:28 Stirling | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Southampton to Stirling
Trains from Southampton to Stirling run on average 6 times per day, taking around 9h 13m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £135 but you can travel from only £57 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:52, the last at 15:55. The fastest train covers the 603 km distance in 8h 26m.
Distance 603 km |
Average train duration 9h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price £135 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 8h 26m |
First train 04:52 |
Last train 15:55 |
Train companies: Cross Country from Southampton to Stirling trainsCross Country trains will get you between Southampton and Stirling from £57. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Southampton to Stirling train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Southampton 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.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Southampton and Stirling
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:40 - 20:45 Saturday 06:00 - 20:45 Sunday 06:30 - 20:45
- Car Park: Premium-downside
- Taxi: Yes outside Platform 4 exit
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step-free category A Station - This station has step-free access to all platforms. Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- 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 in the Waiting Rooms on Platforms 1 and 4. The National key toilets are located on Platforms 1 and 4; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from station staff upon request. A 'National Key Scheme' key [RADAR] can be purchased by contacting the following. Address: 12 City Forum, 250 City Road, London, EC1V 8AF. Tel: 020 7250 3222. Minicom: 020 7250 4119. Fax: 020 7250 0212. Email: [email protected]
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets
- Waiting rooms location: All platforms. Waiting rooms are heated and seating complies with Code of Practice.
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 1 - 200 spaces Platform 4 - 44 spaces Outside Platform 4 entrance - 4 spaces Outside Platform 1 entrance - A new bike hut with 140 two tier spaces
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement bus service goes from the north side (Blechynden Terrace) during engineering works. Overnight onward transport goes from the South side (West Quay side)
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 07:00 - 10:45 Saturday Closed Sunday Closed
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Platforms 1 & 4
- Storage CCTV: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Belmont Road/Junction with Osborne Road Setting Down only journeys - stop by traffic lights (Thomas Lewis Way/Duke Street)
- 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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