The cheapest and fastest coaches from Stirling to Edinburgh
Cheapest price
17S$
Average price
17S$
Fastest journey
2 h 20 m
Average duration
2 h 25 m
Buses per day
56
Distance
50 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Stirling to Edinburgh is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Stirling to Edinburgh will cost around 17S$ if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only 17S$.
To travel from Stirling to Edinburgh you need to make at least one change.
FlixBus · FlixBus6:25 PM2h35Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride)9:00 PMEdinburgh, Bus Station17 S$1One-way1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus4:50 PM2h56Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride)7:46 PMEdinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB)17 S$1One-way1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus3:55 PM3h00Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride)6:55 PMEdinburgh, Bus Station17 S$1One-way1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus5:05 PM2h20Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride)7:25 PMEdinburgh, Bus Station17 S$1One-way1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus7:45 PM2h38Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride)10:23 PMEdinburgh, Bus Station17 S$1One-way1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus5:05 PM2h20Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride)7:25 PMEdinburgh, Bus Station17 S$1One-way1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus10:55 AM2h25Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride)1:20 PMEdinburgh, Bus Station17 S$1One-way1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus7:45 PM2h26Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride)10:11 PMEdinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB)17 S$1One-way1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus8:45 PM2h26Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride)11:11 PMEdinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB)17 S$1One-way1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus9:55 AM2h30Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride)12:25 PMEdinburgh, Bus Station22 S$1One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Stirling to Edinburgh
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stirling to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from 7S$. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 46m. 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 coach costs an average of 7S$, and a train costs an average of 6S$.
Distance: 50 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
12S$ Average Price Cheapest | 15S$ Average Price |
1h 59m Average total duration 1h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 16m Average total duration Fastest 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Stirling to Edinburgh bus times
The table below shows live departures for Stirling to Edinburgh coaches for today, Thursday, 18 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:45 PM Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 2h31 | 10:16 PM Edinburgh, Princes Street West (Stop PF) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:45 PM Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 2h26 | 10:11 PM Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:45 PM Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 2h38 | 10:23 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:45 PM Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 2h31 | 11:16 PM Edinburgh, Princes Street West (Stop PF) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:45 PM Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 2h38 | 11:23 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:45 PM Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 2h26 | 11:11 PM Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:45 PM Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 2h43 | 12:28 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:45 PM Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 2h31 | 12:16 AM Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:45 PM Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 2h36 | 12:21 AM Edinburgh, Princes Street West (Stop PF) | 1 change | |
| Friday, 19 June | |||||
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:15 AM Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 2h35 | 9:50 AM Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:15 AM Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 2h41 | 9:56 AM Edinburgh, Princes Street West (Stop PF) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:15 AM Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 2h49 | 10:04 AM Edinburgh, St Andrew's House | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:25 AM Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 5h55 | 1:20 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:15 AM Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 2h33 | 10:48 AM Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:15 AM Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 2h39 | 10:54 AM Edinburgh, Princes Street West (Stop PF) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:15 AM Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 2h47 | 11:02 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:25 AM Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 4h55 | 1:20 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:15 AM Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 2h39 | 11:54 AM Edinburgh, Princes Street West (Stop PF) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:15 AM Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 2h47 | 12:02 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:15 AM Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 2h33 | 11:48 AM Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:55 AM Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 3h25 | 1:20 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:55 AM Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 2h30 | 12:25 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:15 AM Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 2h33 | 12:48 PM Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:15 AM Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 2h47 | 1:02 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:15 AM Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 2h39 | 12:54 PM Edinburgh, Princes Street West (Stop PF) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:55 AM Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 2h25 | 1:20 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:15 AM Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 2h33 | 1:48 PM Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:15 AM Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 2h47 | 2:02 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:15 AM Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 2h39 | 1:54 PM Edinburgh, Princes Street West (Stop PF) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:55 AM Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 3h05 | 3:00 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:45 PM Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 2h50 | 3:35 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:45 PM Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 2h42 | 3:27 PM Edinburgh, Princes Street West (Stop PF) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:45 PM Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 2h36 | 3:21 PM Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:55 PM Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 6h30 | 7:25 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:55 PM Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 3h05 | 5:00 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:55 PM Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 5h30 | 7:25 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:15 PM Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 2h50 | 5:05 PM Edinburgh, Princes Street West (Stop PF) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:15 PM Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 2h59 | 5:14 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:15 PM Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 2h43 | 4:58 PM Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:55 PM Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 4h30 | 7:25 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:15 PM Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 2h59 | 6:14 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:15 PM Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 2h43 | 5:58 PM Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:15 PM Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 2h50 | 6:05 PM Edinburgh, Princes Street West (Stop PF) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:55 PM Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 3h00 | 6:55 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:55 PM Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 3h30 | 7:25 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:50 PM Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 2h56 | 7:46 PM Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:50 PM Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 3h01 | 7:51 PM Edinburgh, Princes Street West (Stop PF) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:50 PM Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 3h09 | 7:59 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:05 PM Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 2h20 | 7:25 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:45 PM Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 2h31 | 8:16 PM Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:45 PM Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 2h36 | 8:21 PM Edinburgh, Princes Street West (Stop PF) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:45 PM Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 2h44 | 8:29 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:25 PM Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 2h35 | 9:00 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:50 PM Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 3h05 | 9:55 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:50 PM Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 2h58 | 9:48 PM Edinburgh, Princes Street West (Stop PF) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:50 PM Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) | 2h53 | 9:43 PM Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB) | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Stirling to Edinburgh
Buses from Stirling to Edinburgh run on average 27 times per day, taking around 1h 29m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at 7S$ but you can travel from only 6S$ by train.
There are 3 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:35, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 50 km distance in 1h 30m.
Distance 50 km |
Average bus duration 1h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price 7S$ |
Buses per day 27 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 1h 30m |
First bus 12:35 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 21 days |
Bus providers: Megabus, FlixBus, Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd from Stirling to EdinburghYou can travel by bus between Stirling to Edinburgh with Megabus, FlixBus, Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd for as low as 6S$. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Stirling to Edinburgh coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Stirling to Edinburgh by coach. 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 coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Edinburgh, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- FlixBus
- 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.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Stirling and Edinburgh
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café at the Station (in the station)
- Sandwich Shop (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station
- Bus: 10, 11, 12, 16, 22, 25, 26, 44 Trams: T50 Trains: Edinburgh Waverley Station
- Bus: 100, 200
- The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible
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