The cheapest and fastest buses from Glasgow to Stirling
Cheapest price
$7
Average price
$7
Fastest journey
35 m
Average duration
35 m
Buses per day
16
Distance
35 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Glasgow to Stirling is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Glasgow to Stirling will cost around $7 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $7.
Of the 16 buses that leave Glasgow for Stirling on Tue, Dec 16, 16 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Dec 16 the direct buses cover the 35 km distance in an average of 35 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 35 m .
On Tue, Dec 16 the slowest buses will take 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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Compare train and bus for Glasgow to Stirling
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Glasgow to Stirling among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 31m. 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 €4, and a train costs an average of €13.
Distance: 21 miles (35 km)
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1h 12m Average total duration 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 1m Average total duration Fastest 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Glasgow to Stirling Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 06:50AM | Duration 0h35 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 0h35 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 0h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 0h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 0h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 0h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 0h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 0h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 0h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 0h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 0h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:40PM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 0h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 09:05PM | Duration 0h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 10:05PM | Duration 0h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 11:05PM | Duration 0h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 12:05AM | Duration 0h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $7 |
Live departures
Glasgow to Stirling bus times
The table below shows live departures for Glasgow to Stirling buses for today, Monday, December 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 9:30 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0h35 | 10:05 PM Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:30 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0h35 | 11:05 PM Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:30 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0h35 | 12:05 AM Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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FlixBus | 6:15 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0h35 | 6:50 AM Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:15 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0h35 | 7:50 AM Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:15 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0h35 | 8:50 AM Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:15 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0h35 | 9:50 AM Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:15 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0h35 | 10:50 AM Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:15 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0h35 | 11:50 AM Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:15 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0h35 | 12:50 PM Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:15 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0h35 | 1:50 PM Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:15 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0h35 | 2:50 PM Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:15 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0h35 | 3:50 PM Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:15 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0h35 | 5:50 PM Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:40 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0h35 | 7:15 PM Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:30 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0h35 | 9:05 PM Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Glasgow to Stirling
Buses from Glasgow to Stirling run on average 25 times per day, taking around 42m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $5 (€4) if you book in advance.
There are 25 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:40, the last at 23:57. The fastest bus covers the 21 miles (35 km) distance in 35m.
Distance 21 miles (35 km) |
Average bus duration 42m |
Cheapest ticket price $5 (€4) |
Buses per day 25 |
Direct buses 25 |
Fastest bus 35m |
First bus 00:40 |
Last bus 23:57 |
Bus providers: Megabus, FlixBus, Stagecoach East Scotland, Scottish Citylink, Stagecoach West Scotland, Ember, Midland Bluebird from Glasgow to StirlingYou can travel by bus between Glasgow to Stirling with Megabus, FlixBus, Stagecoach East Scotland, Scottish Citylink, Stagecoach West Scotland, Ember, Midland Bluebird for as low as $5 (€4). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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Buses from Glasgow to Stirling
Coach travel from Glasgow to Stirling is provided by National Express. With a choice of up to four bus services every day of the week, it's one of the fastest and most convenient ways to travel between the cities. buses take as little as 40 minutes to reach Stirling city center from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station.
Which bus companies travel from Glasgow to Stirling?
Coach services from Glasgow to Stirling are operated by National Express Coaches. National Express is the largest and most well-known bus carrier in the UK, offering fast, efficient, low-cost and reliable services all over the country. It's advisable and often cheaper to book tickets for these services in advance.
How long is the bus from Glasgow to Stirling?
National Express bus services from Glasgow Buchanan Street Bus Station to Stirling city center take between just 40 minutes and one hour. This is a fast, direct, non-stop service.
How many buses are there from Glasgow to Stirling?
From Monday to Saturday, National Express operates four direct bus services per day from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station to Stirling. The earliest service departs Glasgow at 6:00 a.m. with two further morning services and a final daily service departing in the early afternoon. On a Sunday, there are three bus services from Glasgow to Stirling but no 6:00 a.m. service.
What are the departure and arrival stations for buses from Glasgow to Stirling?
Departure bus station: All buses depart from Glasgow's Buchanan Bus Station, the city's main bus and bus terminal. Buchanan Bus Station is located to the north of the city center and is easy to reach by bus from anywhere in and around the city. It's a 10-minute walk from Glasgow Central railroad Station and just a five-minute walk from the nearby Glasgow Queen Street railroad Station. Buchanan Bus Station boasts a range of facilities including bike storage, left baggage, ATMs and bike hire.
Arrival bus station: National Express services from Glasgow arrive at Stirling Bus and bus Station, which is conveniently located in the very heart of the city center. From here, there are plenty of options for onward bus travel, whilst Stirling railroad Station is just a three-minute walk away. Stirling Bus Station is home to a cafe, toilets and a ticket desk.
FAQs: Bus from Glasgow to Stirling
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Glasgow 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.

Passengers board the bus most frequently from Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station, which is located around 0.7 miles (1.1 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Stirling, Gooscroft Bus Station, located 0.2 miles (254 m) away from the city centre.
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- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
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- 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.
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- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
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- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
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- Small pets in carriers allowed
- Guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Glasgow to Stirling
- 05:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Buchanan (in the station)
- Coffee Express (in the station)
- Fast Bites (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 500, 900, 38, 60A Train: Queen Street Station Metro: Buchanan Street
- The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible
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