- Recommended
The Smith Art Gallery and Museum
Community-run museum in a historic jail with exhibits on local life, trade, and Stirling’s civic past.
Cheapest price on Sep 19
$14
Average ticket price on Sep 19
$16
Fastest journey on Sep 19
2 h 40 m
Average journey duration on Sep 19
2 h 40 m
Buses on Sep 19
32
Distance
160 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Aberdeen to Stirling is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Aberdeen to Stirling will cost around $16 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $14.
On Sat, Sep 19, we found 32 buses from Aberdeen to Stirling, including 16 direct services.
On Sat, Sep 19 the direct buses cover the 160 km distance in an average of 2 h 40 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 40 m .
On Sat, Sep 19 the slowest buses will take 2 h 40 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
FlixBus · FlixBus
FlixBus · FlixBus
FlixBus
FlixBus
FlixBus
FlixBus
FlixBus
FlixBus
FlixBus
FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Aberdeen to Stirling among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $18 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 39m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $18, while a flight costs an average of $625.
Distance: 99 miles (160 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$18 Average price Cheapest | $57 Average price | $625 Average price | $42 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 8m Average total duration 2h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 39m Average total duration Fastest 2h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 0m Average total duration 3h 0m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 2h 23m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Aberdeen to Stirling:
A bus is $39 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aberdeen to Stirling costing on average $57.
A bus is $607 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Aberdeen to Stirling costing on average $625.
Other travel options to Stirling take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 38m.
Flight takes on average 3h 0m.
Tickets start at around $18 compared to roughly $42 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $25. The journey takes 2h 38m versus 2h 23m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by FlixBus, Megabus, Park's of Hamilton, Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:30AM | Arrival Time 07:10AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:55AM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:15PM | Arrival Time 01:15AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:35PM | Arrival Time 01:15AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
The table below shows live departures for Aberdeen to Stirling buses for today, Friday, September 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 7:30 AM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 2h40 | 10:10 AM Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:30 AM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 3h40 | 11:10 AM Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 8:30 AM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 2h40 | 11:10 AM Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:30 AM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 4h10 | 12:40 PM Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:55 AM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 4h15 | 2:10 PM Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 9:55 AM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 2h45 | 12:40 PM Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:30 AM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 3h40 | 3:10 PM Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 11:30 AM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 2h40 | 2:10 PM Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:30 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 2h40 | 3:10 PM Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:30 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 4h15 | 4:45 PM Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 2:00 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 2h45 | 4:45 PM Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:00 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 3h40 | 5:40 PM Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:00 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 3h45 | 6:45 PM Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 3:00 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 2h40 | 5:40 PM Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:00 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 3h40 | 7:40 PM Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 4:00 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 2h45 | 6:45 PM Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:00 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 3h40 | 8:40 PM Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 5:00 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 2h40 | 7:40 PM Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:00 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 3h40 | 9:40 PM Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 6:00 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 2h40 | 8:40 PM Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:00 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 4h55 | 11:55 PM Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 7:00 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 2h40 | 9:40 PM Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:15 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 4h00 | 1:15 AM Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 9:15 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 2h40 | 11:55 PM Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:35 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 2h40 | 1:15 AM Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:35 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 8h35 | 7:10 AM Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 1 transfer | |
| Saturday, September 19 | |||||
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:30 AM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 3h40 | 8:10 AM Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 4:30 AM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 2h40 | 7:10 AM Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:30 AM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 2h40 | 8:10 AM Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:30 AM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 3h40 | 9:10 AM Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:30 AM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 3h40 | 10:10 AM Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 6:30 AM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 2h40 | 9:10 AM Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
Find all the dates and times for this journey
Compare bus, train, and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Buses from Aberdeen to Stirling run on average 30 times per day, taking around 2h 38m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $12 if you book in advance.
There are 15 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:10, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 99 miles (160 km) distance in 2h 34m.
Distance 99 miles (160 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 38m |
Cheapest ticket price $12 |
Buses per day 30 |
Direct buses 15 |
Fastest bus 2h 34m |
First bus 12:10 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 21 days |
Discover the best of Stirling — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Stirling trip today.
Community-run museum in a historic jail with exhibits on local life, trade, and Stirling’s civic past.
Interactive visitor center at Bannockburn using immersive displays to explain the 1314 battle and Robert the Bruce’s victory.
Museum inside the castle exploring the history of the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders through uniforms, medals, and stories.
Dramatic approach to the castle with broad views over the city and surrounding hills; especially atmospheric at sunset.
Atmospheric old quarter of steep lanes, stone buildings, and heritage sites that best captures Stirling’s medieval character.
Historic old town spine lined with civic buildings, churches, and views toward the castle; ideal for a first walk in Stirling.
A comforting soup of smoked haddock, potatoes and onions. It is a classic Scottish starter, especially valued for its rich flavour and links to east coast fishing.
Scotland’s famous savoury pudding of oats, spices and offal, traditionally served with neeps and tatties. It is central to Scottish celebrations and Burns suppers.
Mashed swede and potatoes, usually served with haggis. This simple side is a staple of traditional Scottish meals and cold-weather cooking.
Established brasserie with a varied menu of Scottish and European dishes. Relaxed atmosphere, central location and strong local reputation.
Traditional pub and restaurant serving Scottish classics, cask ales and whisky in a historic atmosphere close to Stirling Castle.
Popular casual restaurant specialising in steaks, burgers and grills. Lively, reliable and well known for generous portions in central Stirling.
Moderate for the UK. Hotels and dining cost less than Edinburgh, while local buses and casual meals stay fairly manageable for tourists.
Service is often included or optional. Tip restaurants 10-12.5% if service was good, round up taxi fares, and tipping in cafes is optional.
Official public transport app
Stirling A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) -> Stirling Bus Station
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Aberdeen 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.

Most Aberdeen to Stirling buses use the Aberdeen, Guild Street to Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) station pair. Use this guide to compare Aberdeen and Stirling bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Aberdeen, Guild Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafe and small eateries on site.
Wi-Fi is available at Aberdeen, Guild Street. ATMs are available at Aberdeen, Guild Street.
Ticket office support is available at Aberdeen, Guild Street.
Available at Aberdeen, Guild Street: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Aberdeen, Guild Street: Wheelchair accessible entrances and facilities.
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need