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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Stirling to Cardiff
Cheapest price
£230
Average price
£267
Fastest journey
6 h 34 m
Average duration
6 h 40 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
518 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Stirling to Cardiff is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Stirling to Cardiff will cost around £267 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £230.
To travel from Stirling to Cardiff you need to make at least 2 changes.
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Stirling to Cardiff
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Stirling to Cardiff among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £40. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 9h 0m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £40, and a train costs an average of £182.
Distance: 518 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach |
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£265 Average Price | £44 Average Price Cheapest |
9h 30m Average total duration Fastest 9h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 31m Average total duration 10h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Stirling to Cardiff train times
The table below shows live departures for Stirling to Cardiff trains for today, Monday 24 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06:08 Stirling | 6h36 | 12:44 Cardiff | 2 changes | |
| 08:09 Stirling | 6h34 | 14:43 Cardiff | 2 changes | |
| 10:03 Stirling | 6h41 | 16:44 Cardiff | 2 changes | |
| 12:05 Stirling | 6h39 | 18:44 Cardiff | 2 changes | |
| 14:03 Stirling | 6h49 | 20:52 Cardiff | 2 changes |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Stirling to Cardiff
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Trains from Stirling to Cardiff run on average 4 times per day, taking around 9h 0m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £182 but you can travel from only £40 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:27, the last at 16:54. The fastest train covers the 518 km distance in 6h 34m.
Distance 518 km |
Average train duration 9h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price £182 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 6h 34m |
First train 04:27 |
Last train 16:54 |
Train companies: ScotRail from Stirling to Cardiff trainsScotRail trains will get you between Stirling and Cardiff from £40. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Stirling to Cardiff train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Stirling to Cardiff 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 Cardiff, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Stirling and Cardiff
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Information Desk
- 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
WifiShoppingParkingDiningATM
TaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike Rental
Car Rental- Mon - Fri: 05:40 - 21:30
- Sat: 05:40 - 21:30
- Sun: 07:30 - 21:30
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Type of shops available: News agent and convenience store
- Car Park: Brewery Car park
- Gourmet Coffee Bar & Kitchen
- Pret a Manger
- Tesco Express
- Taxi: Taxi rank is on the right as you exit the main station entrance
- There is step-free access in the whole station. There are also ramps for train access and elevators in the station.
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platforms 1 to 8. The National Key toilets are located in the East Subway near the lifts and on Platform 8; these toilets are operated by a radar key and are only available during staffing hours.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National Key/Accessible toilets are located in the East Subway near the lifts and on Platform 8; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key and are only available during staffing hours.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Clayton Hotel Cardiff
- Cardiff Marriott Hotel
- Travelodge Cardiff Central
- Waiting rooms location: On platforms 1/2, 3/4, 6/7 and 8.
- Mon - Fri: 05:40 - 21:30
- Sat: 05:40 - 21:30
- Sun: 07:30 - 21:30
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: East end of platforms 1 and 2, 3 and 4, 6 and 7 - also at the front and rear of the station.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Commuter rail lines: City Line, Rhondda Line, Rhymney Line, Valley Line, South Wales Main Line
- Train lines: Transport for Wales, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the rear car park (Penarth Road entrance)
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