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Compare all timetables for the bus from Edinburgh to Stirling

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Edinburgh to Stirling from various bus operators like Scottish Citylink, FlixBus or megabus for the next days.

today
$13
tomorrow
$10
Saturday
$9
Sunday
$12
Monday
$9
Tuesday
$9
Wednesday

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 2h 0m 7:10 AM Edinburgh St Andrew Square 9:10 AM Stirling Forth Valley College  Economy $13
FlixBus 4h 0m 7:10 AM Edinburgh St Andrew Square 11:10 AM Stirling Forth Valley College  Economy $13
FlixBus 3h 5m 7:10 AM Edinburgh St Andrew Square 10:15 AM Stirling Forth Valley College  Economy $13
Scottish Citylink 1h 31m 7:00 AM Edinburgh Central bus station 8:31 AM Stirling St Ninians Roundabout  Basic $17
Scottish Citylink 1h 32m 9:40 AM Edinburgh Central bus station 11:12 AM Stirling St Ninians Roundabout  Basic $17
  • Did you know that if you travel from Edinburgh to Stirling via Glasgow, you can save more than $1? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      1h 47m
      0
      6:03 AM
      Edinburgh
      Haymarket Station
      7:10 AM
      Glasgow
      Buchanan Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $7
    • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • FlixBus
      0h 35m
      0
      7:15 AM
      Glasgow
      Buchanan Bus Station
      7:50 AM
      Stirling
      Forth Valley College
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $5
    Travel time is 0h 16m longer, but you will save $1

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 2h 0m 7:10 AM Edinburgh St Andrew Square 9:10 AM Stirling Forth Valley College  Economy $10
FlixBus 3h 5m 7:10 AM Edinburgh St Andrew Square 10:15 AM Stirling Forth Valley College  Economy $10
megabus 1h 35m 7:00 AM Edinburgh Central bus station 8:35 AM Stirling Goosecroft Bus Station  Economy $12
megabus 1h 36m 9:40 AM Edinburgh Central bus station 11:16 AM Stirling Goosecroft Bus Station  Economy $12
Scottish Citylink 1h 25m 7:06 AM Edinburgh Edingburgh - Queensferry Street 8:31 AM Stirling St Ninians Roundabout  Basic $17

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 2h 52m 5:58 AM Edinburgh Princes Street 8:50 AM Stirling Forth Valley College  Economy $9
FlixBus 2h 47m 6:03 AM Edinburgh Haymarket Station 8:50 AM Stirling Forth Valley College  Economy $9
FlixBus 4h 0m 7:10 AM Edinburgh St Andrew Square 11:10 AM Stirling Forth Valley College  Economy $9
megabus 1h 35m 7:00 AM Edinburgh Central bus station 8:35 AM Stirling Goosecroft Bus Station  Economy $12
megabus 1h 36m 9:40 AM Edinburgh Central bus station 11:16 AM Stirling Goosecroft Bus Station  Economy $12

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 2h 50m 10:50 AM Edinburgh St Andrew Square 1:40 PM Stirling Forth Valley College  Economy $12
megabus 1h 25m 5:05 PM Edinburgh Central bus station 6:30 PM Stirling Goosecroft Bus Station  Economy $12
FlixBus 2h 52m 5:58 AM Edinburgh Princes Street 8:50 AM Stirling Forth Valley College  Economy $13
megabus 1h 35m 7:00 AM Edinburgh Central bus station 8:35 AM Stirling Goosecroft Bus Station  Economy $14
Scottish Citylink 1h 19m 5:05 PM Edinburgh Central bus station 6:24 PM Stirling Bannockburn, Heritage Centre  Basic $16
  • Did you know that if you travel from Edinburgh to Stirling via Glasgow, you can save more than $1? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      1h 38m
      0
      10:27 PM
      Edinburgh
      Ingliston Park & Ride
      11:22 PM
      Glasgow
      Buchanan Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $7
    • Waiting Time 0h 8m
    • FlixBus
      0h 35m
      0
      11:30 PM
      Glasgow
      Buchanan Bus Station
      12:05 AM
      Stirling
      Forth Valley College
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $5
    Travel time is 0h 19m longer, but you will save $1

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 2h 0m 7:10 AM Edinburgh St Andrew Square 9:10 AM Stirling Forth Valley College  Economy $9
FlixBus 3h 5m 7:10 AM Edinburgh St Andrew Square 10:15 AM Stirling Forth Valley College  Economy $9
FlixBus 4h 0m 7:10 AM Edinburgh St Andrew Square 11:10 AM Stirling Forth Valley College  Economy $9
FlixBus 2h 0m 9:10 AM Edinburgh St Andrew Square 11:10 AM Stirling Forth Valley College  Economy $9
FlixBus 3h 5m 9:10 AM Edinburgh St Andrew Square 12:15 PM Stirling Forth Valley College  Economy $9

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 3h 5m 7:10 AM Edinburgh St Andrew Square 10:15 AM Stirling Forth Valley College  Economy $9
FlixBus 4h 0m 7:10 AM Edinburgh St Andrew Square 11:10 AM Stirling Forth Valley College  Economy $9
FlixBus 2h 0m 7:10 AM Edinburgh St Andrew Square 9:10 AM Stirling Forth Valley College  Economy $9
FlixBus 2h 0m 9:10 AM Edinburgh St Andrew Square 11:10 AM Stirling Forth Valley College  Economy $9
FlixBus 3h 5m 9:10 AM Edinburgh St Andrew Square 12:15 PM Stirling Forth Valley College  Economy $9

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Edinburgh to Stirling is $9 on 1/27/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.


Frequency of bus connections between Edinburgh and Stirling

See here how frequent the connections between Edinburgh and Stirling are, during different times and days of the week.
Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 54 daily buses from Edinburgh to Stirling. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 10 daily coaches between Edinburgh and Stirling.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 74 buses from Edinburgh to Stirling, while Night sees the fewest connections between Edinburgh and Stirling, with 2 offers.

Facts about the bus from Edinburgh to Stirling

Compare all providers like Scottish Citylink, FlixBus and megabus that travel 28 times every day by bus from Edinburgh to Stirling in one click! Book your bus ticket from Edinburgh to Stirling starting from $9!

Cheapest Bus $9
Fastest Bus 1h 9m
Earliest Bus 7:00 AM
Latest Bus 3:10 PM
Daily Bus Routes 28 Ø
Distance 31.0 miles
Bus Companies Scottish Citylink, FlixBus and megabus

Cheapest bus connections from Edinburgh to Stirling

Every day, 28 buses from 3 bus companies leave Edinburgh for Stirling: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 01/22/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 01/18
Monday 01/19
Tuesday 01/20
Wednesday 01/21
Thursday 01/22
$13
Friday 01/23
$12
Saturday 01/24
$12
Sunday 01/25
$12
Monday 01/26
$9
Tuesday 01/27
$9
Wednesday 01/28
Thursday 01/29
Friday 01/30
Saturday 01/31
$9
Sunday 02/01
$9
Monday 02/02
Tuesday 02/03
Wednesday 02/04
Thursday 02/05
$12
Friday 02/06
$9
Saturday 02/07
Sunday 02/08
$10
Monday 02/09
$9
Tuesday 02/10
$9
Wednesday 02/11
Thursday 02/12
Friday 02/13
$9
Saturday 02/14

The cheapest time to travel from Edinburgh to Stirling

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Edinburgh to Stirling, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $9, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Edinburgh to Stirling. Thursday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $12.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Edinburgh to Stirling, with $9. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $12.

How to save money travelling from Edinburgh to Stirling

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Edinburgh to Stirling in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Edinburgh to Stirling, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Edinburgh to Stirling are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Edinburgh to Stirling

These are the most booked bus companies between Edinburgh to Stirling from our users.

All bus stations and stops in Edinburgh and Stirling

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Edinburgh and Stirling.

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Edinburgh to Stirling? Compare all modes of transports from Edinburgh to Stirling.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Edinburgh to Stirling

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Edinburgh to Stirling? Or which bus companies serve the route Edinburgh to Stirling? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Edinburgh to Stirling bus

How much does a Edinburgh Stirling bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $9 and takes 3h 5m to reach Stirling. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Edinburgh to Stirling?

This route is offered by 3 companies with a range of ticket prices between $9 and $17. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Stirling.

On average, how many connections are available from Edinburgh to Stirling each day?

Every day, the Edinburgh to Stirling bus route is served by approximately 28 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Edinburgh to Stirling take?

The fastest bus from Edinburgh to Stirling is offered by Scottish Citylink and takes 1h 9m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $17. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Edinburgh to Stirling?

The earliest bus arriving in Stirling from Edinburgh starts at 7:00 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Edinburgh to Stirling?

The latest bus trip departing from Edinburgh for Stirling starts at 3:10 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Edinburgh Stirling route?

When traveling by bus from Edinburgh to Stirling, passengers can travel with Scottish Citylink, FlixBus and megabus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Stirling?

You can check all the direct connections between Edinburgh and Stirling by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Scottish Citylink, FlixBus and megabus.

What can I take with me on the Edinburgh to Stirling bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Edinburgh Stirling bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Edinburgh Stirling bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Edinburgh to Stirling on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Edinburgh to Stirling?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 28 daily trips between Edinburgh and Stirling. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Edinburgh to Stirling?

Prices and availability for 28 trips between Edinburgh and Stirling change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Edinburgh to Stirling

Basic
Basic

Name referring to the typical seat you will find with companies that don’t distinguish between different classes.

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Edinburgh and to Stirling

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Edinburgh and to Stirling. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!

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