- 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 07
$11
Average ticket price on Sep 07
$11
Fastest journey on Sep 07
1 h 15 m
Average journey duration on Sep 07
1 h 15 m
Buses on Sep 07
1
Distance
74 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from St Andrews to Stirling is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from St Andrews to Stirling will cost around $11 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $11.
On Mon, Sep 07, we found 1 buses from St Andrews to Stirling, including 1 direct services.
On Mon, Sep 07 the direct buses cover the 74 km distance in an average of 1 h 15 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 15 m .
On Mon, Sep 07 the slowest buses will take 1 h 15 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.


Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from St Andrews to Stirling among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $11 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 0m. 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 $11, while a train costs an average of $21.
Distance: 45 miles (74 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$11 Average price Cheapest | $21 Average price | $23 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 0m Average total duration 1h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
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 St Andrews to Stirling:
A bus is $11 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from St Andrews to Stirling costing on average $21 (€17).
Other travel options to Stirling take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 30m.
Tickets start at around $11 (€9) compared to roughly $23 (€18) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $12 (€10). The journey takes 1h 30m versus 1h 28m 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 Megabus.
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 12:00AM | Arrival Time 07:10AM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:55AM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:55AM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:55AM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:55AM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:55AM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:55PM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:55PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:25PM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:25PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:25PM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:25PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:25PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:25PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:40PM | Arrival Time 11:55PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
The table below shows live departures for St Andrews to Stirling buses for today, Sunday, September 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:25 PM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 2h15 | 5:40 PM Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:25 PM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 3h20 | 6:45 PM Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 3:25 PM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 1h20 | 4:45 PM Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:25 PM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 4h15 | 7:40 PM Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:25 PM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 2h20 | 6:45 PM Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:25 PM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 3h15 | 7:40 PM Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 4:25 PM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 1h15 | 5:40 PM Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:25 PM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 4h15 | 8:40 PM Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:25 PM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 2h15 | 7:40 PM Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 5:25 PM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 1h20 | 6:45 PM Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:25 PM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 3h15 | 8:40 PM Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:25 PM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 4h15 | 9:40 PM Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 6:25 PM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 1h15 | 7:40 PM Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:25 PM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 2h15 | 8:40 PM Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:25 PM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 5h30 | 11:55 PM Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:25 PM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 3h15 | 9:40 PM Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:25 PM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 4h30 | 11:55 PM Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 7:25 PM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 1h15 | 8:40 PM Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:25 PM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 2h15 | 9:40 PM Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:25 PM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 5h50 | 1:15 AM Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 8:25 PM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 1h15 | 9:40 PM Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:25 PM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 4h50 | 1:15 AM Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:25 PM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 3h30 | 11:55 PM Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:40 PM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 2h35 | 1:15 AM Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 10:40 PM Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) | 1h15 | 11:55 PM Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from St Andrews to Stirling run on average 55 times per day, taking around 1h 30m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $9 (€7) if you book in advance.
There are 15 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:10, the last at 23:25. The fastest bus covers the 45 miles (74 km) distance in 1h 15m.
Distance 45 miles (74 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price $9 (€7) |
Buses per day 55 |
Direct buses 15 |
Fastest bus 1h 15m |
First bus 12:10 AM |
Last bus 11:25 PM |
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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.
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Stirling A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) -> Stirling Bus Station
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from St Andrews 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 St Andrews to Stirling buses use the Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) to Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) station pair. Use this guide to compare St Andrews and Stirling bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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