The cheapest and fastest buses from Edinburgh to Stirling
Cheapest price
€12
Average price
€13
Fastest journey
2 h
Average duration
2 h 14 m
Buses per day
57
Distance
50 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Edinburgh to Stirling is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Edinburgh to Stirling will cost around €13 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €12.
It's difficult to get from Edinburgh to Stirling without transferring at least once.
FlixBus · FlixBus8:45 PM2h35Edinburgh, Bus Station11:20 PMStirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride)€121One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus4:15 PM2h30Edinburgh, Bus Station6:45 PMStirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride)€121One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus8:50 PM2h30Edinburgh, Princes Street (Stop PU)11:20 PMStirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride)€121One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus10:30 AM2h20Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HH)12:50 PMStirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride)€121One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus12:26 PM2h24Edinburgh, Princes Street (Stop PU)2:50 PMStirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride)€121One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus9:10 AM2h00Edinburgh, Bus Station11:10 AMStirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride)€121One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus7:00 PM2h15Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HH)9:15 PMStirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride)€121One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus6:03 AM2h17Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HH)8:20 AMStirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride)€141One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus11:32 AM2h18Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HH)1:50 PMStirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride)€121One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus1:32 PM2h18Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HH)3:50 PMStirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride)€121One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Edinburgh to Stirling
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Stirling among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 47m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €8, and a train costs an average of €6.
Distance: 50 km
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| Bus | Most popular Train |
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€12 Average price Cheapest | €15 Average price |
2h 9m Average total duration 1h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 17m Average total duration Fastest 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Edinburgh to Stirling bus times
The table below shows live departures for Edinburgh to Stirling buses for today, Saturday, July 11. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:10 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 5h00 | 2:10 PM Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:10 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 3h30 | 12:40 PM Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:10 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 2h00 | 11:10 AM Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:20 AM Edinburgh, St Andrew's House | 2h30 | 11:50 AM Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:24 AM Edinburgh, Princes Street (Stop PU) | 2h26 | 11:50 AM Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:30 AM Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HH) | 2h20 | 11:50 AM Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:20 AM Edinburgh, St Andrew's House | 2h30 | 12:50 PM Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:30 AM Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HH) | 2h20 | 12:50 PM Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:20 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 2h30 | 1:50 PM Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:26 AM Edinburgh, Princes Street (Stop PU) | 2h24 | 1:50 PM Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:32 AM Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HH) | 2h18 | 1:50 PM Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:35 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 2h35 | 2:10 PM Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:20 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 2h30 | 2:50 PM Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:26 PM Edinburgh, Princes Street (Stop PU) | 2h24 | 2:50 PM Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:32 PM Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HH) | 2h18 | 2:50 PM Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:45 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 2h25 | 3:10 PM Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:20 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 2h30 | 3:50 PM Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:26 PM Edinburgh, Princes Street (Stop PU) | 2h24 | 3:50 PM Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:32 PM Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HH) | 2h18 | 3:50 PM Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:15 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 2h30 | 4:45 PM Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:20 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 2h40 | 5:00 PM Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:26 PM Edinburgh, Princes Street (Stop PU) | 2h34 | 5:00 PM Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:32 PM Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HH) | 2h28 | 5:00 PM Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:10 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 3h35 | 6:45 PM Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:10 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 4h30 | 7:40 PM Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:10 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 2h30 | 5:40 PM Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:45 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 2h35 | 6:20 PM Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:51 PM Edinburgh, Princes Street (Stop PU) | 2h29 | 6:20 PM Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:57 PM Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HH) | 2h23 | 6:20 PM Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:15 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 2h30 | 6:45 PM Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:45 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 2h50 | 7:35 PM Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:51 PM Edinburgh, Princes Street (Stop PU) | 2h44 | 7:35 PM Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:57 PM Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HH) | 2h38 | 7:35 PM Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:15 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 2h25 | 8:40 PM Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:48 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 2h27 | 9:15 PM Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:54 PM Edinburgh, Princes Street (Stop PU) | 2h21 | 9:15 PM Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:00 PM Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HH) | 2h15 | 9:15 PM Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:45 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 2h35 | 11:20 PM Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:50 PM Edinburgh, Princes Street (Stop PU) | 2h30 | 11:20 PM Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:55 PM Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HH) | 2h25 | 11:20 PM Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:40 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 2h35 | 12:15 AM Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:45 PM Edinburgh, Princes Street (Stop PU) | 2h30 | 12:15 AM Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:50 PM Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HH) | 2h25 | 12:15 AM Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 1 transfer | |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:55 AM Edinburgh, St Andrew's House | 2h25 | 8:20 AM Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:58 AM Edinburgh, Princes Street (Stop PU) | 2h22 | 8:20 AM Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:03 AM Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HH) | 2h17 | 8:20 AM Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:35 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 2h35 | 9:10 AM Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:40 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 4h30 | 11:10 AM Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:40 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 3h30 | 10:10 AM Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:40 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 2h30 | 9:10 AM Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:10 AM Edinburgh, St Andrew's House | 2h40 | 9:50 AM Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:13 AM Edinburgh, Princes Street (Stop PU) | 2h37 | 9:50 AM Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:18 AM Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HH) | 2h32 | 9:50 AM Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:20 AM Edinburgh, St Andrew's House | 2h30 | 10:50 AM Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:24 AM Edinburgh, Princes Street (Stop PU) | 2h26 | 10:50 AM Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:30 AM Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HH) | 2h20 | 10:50 AM Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Edinburgh to Stirling
Buses from Edinburgh to Stirling run on average 17 times per day, taking around 1h 39m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €8 but you can travel from only €6 by train.
There are 4 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:35, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 50 km distance in 2h 0m.
Distance 50 km |
Average bus duration 1h 39m |
Cheapest ticket price €8 |
Buses per day 17 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 2h 0m |
First bus 12:35 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 49 days |
Bus providers: Megabus, FlixBus, Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd from Edinburgh to StirlingYou can travel by bus between Edinburgh to Stirling with Megabus, FlixBus, Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd for as low as €6. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Edinburgh to Stirling
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Edinburgh to Stirling by bus. 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 bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Stirling, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Megabus
- Megabus is ADA-compliant and provides assistance to customers with disabilities, including those using wheelchairs or mobility scooters, and those with service animals.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Megabus
- Megabus reservations cannot be canceled or refunded, but they can be traded in for another journey up to 3 hours before your original scheduled departure for a fee.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Megabus
- One piece of luggage is included per passenger reservation. For guidance, a piece of luggage must not exceed 62 inches (length + width + height) and should not weigh more than 50 pounds (23kg).
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Megabus
- Additional luggage can be purchased by buying an additional travel ticket in advance or by adding up to two additional pieces when booking for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Edinburgh to Stirling
Most Edinburgh to Stirling buses use the Edinburgh, Bus Station to Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) station pair, with some services arriving at Stirling, Gooscroft Bus Station. Use this guide to compare Edinburgh and Stirling bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Which Edinburgh station do buses to Stirling leave from?
Getting to Edinburgh, Bus Station from Edinburgh city centre
Edinburgh, Bus Station bus station facilities and services
Edinburgh, Bus Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Café at the Station (in the station), Sandwich Shop (in the station).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Edinburgh, Bus Station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Edinburgh, Bus Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Edinburgh, Bus Station: Elevators, ramps.
Getting to Edinburgh, St Andrew's House from Edinburgh city centre
Edinburgh, St Andrew's House bus station facilities and services
Edinburgh, St Andrew's House has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Edinburgh, St Andrew's House: The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible.
Getting to Ingliston, Airport (Stance C) from Edinburgh city centre
Getting to Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) from Stirling city centre
Getting to Stirling, Gooscroft Bus Station from Stirling city centre
Most popular bus connections from Edinburgh
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