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The Smith Art Gallery and Museum
Community-run museum in a historic jail with exhibits on local life, trade, and Stirling’s civic past.
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 zł 58 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only zł 52.
On Tue, Nov 03, we found 31 buses from Aberdeen to Stirling, including 16 direct services.
On Tue, Nov 03 the direct buses cover the 160 km distance in an average of 2 h 35 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 35 m .
On Tue, Nov 03 the slowest buses will take 2 h 35 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.
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Buses from Aberdeen to Stirling run on average 31 times per day, taking around 2h 38m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at zł 40 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 zł 40 |
Buses per day 31 |
Direct buses 15 |
Fastest bus 2h 34m |
First bus 12:10 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 21 days |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Aberdeen to Stirling.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:40AM | Arrival Time 08:15AM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price zł 52 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:40AM | Arrival Time 09:15AM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price zł 52 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price zł 57 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:35AM | Arrival Time 09:15AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price zł 50 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price zł 50 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 12:35PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price zł 50 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 01:55PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price zł 57 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price zł 54 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price zł 50 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price zł 44 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:35PM | Arrival Time 04:25PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price zł 50 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price zł 53 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price zł 50 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:55PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price zł 50 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price zł 42 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price zł 50 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 09:35PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price zł 50 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 09:35PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price zł 52 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:15PM | Arrival Time 01:10AM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price zł 52 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:35PM | Arrival Time 01:10AM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price zł 52 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 02:10AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price zł 57 |
The table below shows live departures for Aberdeen to Stirling buses for today, Monday, November 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 12:30 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 2h45 | 3:15 PM Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:30 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 3h55 | 4:25 PM Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 1:35 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 2h50 | 4:25 PM Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:35 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 4h10 | 5:45 PM Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:00 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 3h40 | 6:40 PM Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 3:00 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 2h45 | 5:45 PM Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:55 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 2h45 | 6:40 PM Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:55 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 3h45 | 7:40 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 | 5:00 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 3h40 | 8:40 PM Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:00 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 3h35 | 9:35 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 | 7:00 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 2h35 | 9:35 PM Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:00 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 4h50 | 11:50 PM Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:15 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 3h55 | 1:10 AM Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 9:15 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 2h35 | 11:50 PM Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:35 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 2h35 | 1:10 AM Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:40 AM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 3h35 | 8:15 AM Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 4:40 AM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 2h35 | 7:15 AM Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:40 AM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 3h35 | 9:15 AM Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 5:40 AM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 2h35 | 8:15 AM Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:35 AM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 2h40 | 9:15 AM Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:35 AM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 3h35 | 10:10 AM Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:30 AM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 3h40 | 11:10 AM Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 7:30 AM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 2h40 | 10:10 AM Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:30 AM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 4h05 | 12:35 PM 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 | 9:45 AM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 4h10 | 1:55 PM Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 9:45 AM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 2h50 | 12:35 PM Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:15 AM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 4h00 | 3:15 PM Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 11:15 AM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 2h40 | 1:55 PM Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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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.
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Stirling A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) -> Stirling Bus Station
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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.
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