- Must visit
Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum
Glasgow’s flagship museum with major art, natural history, arms and armor, and Scottish collections in a grand red-sandstone building.
Cheapest price
$5
Average price
$6
Fastest journey
39 m
Average duration
40 m
Buses per day
16
Distance
35 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Stirling to Glasgow is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Stirling to Glasgow will cost around $6 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $5.
Of the 16 buses that leave Stirling for Glasgow on Sat, Jun 20, 16 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 20 the direct buses cover the 35 km distance in an average of 40 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 39 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest buses will take 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.
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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stirling to Glasgow among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 37m. 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 $5, and a train costs an average of $11.
Distance: 21 miles (35 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$7 Average price Cheapest | $16 Average price | $52 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 10m Average total duration 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 7m Average total duration Fastest 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 43m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.0kg 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 Stirling to Glasgow:
A bus is $9 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stirling to Glasgow costing on average $16 (€13).
Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:
Bus takes on average 40m.
You'll arrive about 3m sooner (40m by bus vs 43m by car) and save roughly $46 (€37) compared to fuel and tolls ($7 (€5) vs $52 (€43)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by Megabus, FlixBus, Park's of Hamilton, Midland Bluebird.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:01AM | Arrival Time 12:40AM | Duration 0h39 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:20AM | Arrival Time 02:00AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 07:55AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 08:55AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 09:55AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 10:55AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 11:55AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 01:25PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 02:55PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 03:55PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 06:25PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 07:25PM | Duration 0h35 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:45PM | Arrival Time 08:25PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 09:25PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:45PM | Arrival Time 10:25PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
The table below shows live departures for Stirling to Glasgow buses for today, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 7:15 AM Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 0h40 | 7:55 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:15 AM Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 0h40 | 8:55 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:15 AM Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 0h40 | 9:55 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:15 AM Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 0h40 | 10:55 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:15 AM Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 0h40 | 11:55 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:45 PM Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 0h40 | 1:25 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:15 PM Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 0h40 | 2:55 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:15 PM Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 0h40 | 3:55 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:50 PM Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 0h40 | 5:30 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:45 PM Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 0h40 | 6:25 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:50 PM Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 0h40 | 7:30 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:45 PM Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 0h40 | 8:25 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:45 PM Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 0h40 | 9:25 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:45 PM Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 0h40 | 10:25 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, June 20 | |||||
FlixBus | 12:01 AM Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 0h39 | 12:40 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:20 AM Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 0h40 | 2:00 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Stirling to Glasgow run on average 19 times per day, taking around 40m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $5 (€4) if you book in advance.
There are 19 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:01, 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 40m |
Cheapest ticket price $5 (€4) |
Buses per day 19 |
Direct buses 19 |
Fastest bus 35m |
First bus 12:01 AM |
Last bus 11:57 PM |
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Glasgow’s flagship museum with major art, natural history, arms and armor, and Scottish collections in a grand red-sandstone building.
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Glasgow’s best-known pedestrian shopping street, lively and central, with grand architecture and frequent street performers.
Stylish central district with historic warehouses, public art, and a strong mix of heritage streets and contemporary city energy.
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Moderate by UK standards. Pubs, casual dining and transit are fair value, while hotels and central restaurants cost more on weekends and during events.
About 10-12.5% in restaurants if service is not included. Round up in taxis. Small tips are optional in cafes, pubs and for hotel staff.
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