Bus and Coach from Stirling to Edinburgh: Compare all prices

Compare all timetables for the bus from Stirling to Edinburgh

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Stirling to Edinburgh from various bus operators like Scottish Citylink, FlixBus or megabus for the next days.

today

£6

tomorrow

£5

Wednesday

£5

Thursday

Friday

£5

Saturday

£5

Sunday

£5

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Scottish Citylink	1h 33m	06:20	Stirling	Goosecroft Coach Station	07:53	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Basic	£6	A Bus from Scottish Citylink goes from Goosecroft Coach Station, Stirling (United Kingdom) at 04/05/2026 06:20:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 04/05/2026 07:53:00. 50 Basic ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 33m
Scottish Citylink	1h 33m	07:05	Stirling	Goosecroft Coach Station	08:38	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Basic	£6	A Bus from Scottish Citylink goes from Goosecroft Coach Station, Stirling (United Kingdom) at 04/05/2026 07:05:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 04/05/2026 08:38:00. 50 Basic ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 33m
megabus	1h 20m	12:10	Stirling	Goosecroft Coach Station	13:30	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	£8	A Bus from megabus goes from Goosecroft Coach Station, Stirling (United Kingdom) at 04/05/2026 12:10:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 04/05/2026 13:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 20m
FlixBus	2h 35m	07:15	Stirling	Forth Valley College	09:50	Edinburgh	Haymarket Coach Stop	Economy	£10	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Forth Valley College, Stirling (United Kingdom) at 04/05/2026 07:15:00 to Haymarket Coach Stop, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 04/05/2026 09:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 35m
FlixBus	2h 33m	08:15	Stirling	Forth Valley College	10:48	Edinburgh	Haymarket Coach Stop	Economy	£10	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Forth Valley College, Stirling (United Kingdom) at 04/05/2026 08:15:00 to Haymarket Coach Stop, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 04/05/2026 10:48:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 33m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
megabus	1h 33m	06:20	Stirling	Goosecroft Coach Station	07:53	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	£5	A Bus from megabus goes from Goosecroft Coach Station, Stirling (United Kingdom) at 05/05/2026 06:20:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/05/2026 07:53:00. 50 Economy ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 33m
megabus	1h 33m	07:05	Stirling	Goosecroft Coach Station	08:38	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	£5	A Bus from megabus goes from Goosecroft Coach Station, Stirling (United Kingdom) at 05/05/2026 07:05:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/05/2026 08:38:00. 50 Economy ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 33m
FlixBus	5h 55m	07:25	Stirling	Forth Valley College	13:20	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	Economy	£7	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Forth Valley College, Stirling (United Kingdom) at 05/05/2026 07:25:00 to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/05/2026 13:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 55m
FlixBus	4h 55m	08:25	Stirling	Forth Valley College	13:20	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	Economy	£7	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Forth Valley College, Stirling (United Kingdom) at 05/05/2026 08:25:00 to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/05/2026 13:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 55m
Scottish Citylink	2h 48m	01:43	Stirling	Bannockburn, Heritage Centre	04:31	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Basic	£16	A Bus from Scottish Citylink goes from Bannockburn, Heritage Centre, Stirling (United Kingdom) at 05/05/2026 01:43:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/05/2026 04:31:00. 50 Basic ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 48m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Scottish Citylink	1h 27m	06:26	Stirling	Bannockburn, Heritage Centre	07:53	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Basic	£5	A Bus from Scottish Citylink goes from Bannockburn, Heritage Centre, Stirling (United Kingdom) at 06/05/2026 06:26:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/05/2026 07:53:00. 50 Basic ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 27m
Scottish Citylink	1h 27m	07:11	Stirling	Bannockburn, Heritage Centre	08:38	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Basic	£5	A Bus from Scottish Citylink goes from Bannockburn, Heritage Centre, Stirling (United Kingdom) at 06/05/2026 07:11:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/05/2026 08:38:00. 50 Basic ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 27m
Scottish Citylink	1h 27m	08:31	Stirling	Bannockburn, Heritage Centre	09:58	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Basic	£5	A Bus from Scottish Citylink goes from Bannockburn, Heritage Centre, Stirling (United Kingdom) at 06/05/2026 08:31:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/05/2026 09:58:00. 50 Basic ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 27m
FlixBus	2h 23m	18:50	Stirling	Forth Valley College	21:13	Edinburgh	Haymarket Coach Stop	Economy	£7	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Forth Valley College, Stirling (United Kingdom) at 06/05/2026 18:50:00 to Haymarket Coach Stop, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/05/2026 21:13:00. 50 Economy ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 23m
FlixBus	2h 26m	19:45	Stirling	Forth Valley College	22:11	Edinburgh	Haymarket Coach Stop	Economy	£7	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Forth Valley College, Stirling (United Kingdom) at 06/05/2026 19:45:00 to Haymarket Coach Stop, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/05/2026 22:11:00. 50 Economy ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 26m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Scottish Citylink	1h 23m	06:20	Stirling	Goosecroft Coach Station	07:43	Edinburgh	Haymarket Coach Stop	Basic	£5	A Bus from Scottish Citylink goes from Goosecroft Coach Station, Stirling (United Kingdom) at 08/05/2026 06:20:00 to Haymarket Coach Stop, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/05/2026 07:43:00. 50 Basic ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 23m
Scottish Citylink	1h 23m	07:05	Stirling	Goosecroft Coach Station	08:28	Edinburgh	Haymarket Coach Stop	Basic	£5	A Bus from Scottish Citylink goes from Goosecroft Coach Station, Stirling (United Kingdom) at 08/05/2026 07:05:00 to Haymarket Coach Stop, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/05/2026 08:28:00. 50 Basic ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 23m
megabus	1h 33m	06:20	Stirling	Goosecroft Coach Station	07:53	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	£5	A Bus from megabus goes from Goosecroft Coach Station, Stirling (United Kingdom) at 08/05/2026 06:20:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/05/2026 07:53:00. 50 Economy ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 33m
megabus	1h 33m	07:05	Stirling	Goosecroft Coach Station	08:38	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	£5	A Bus from megabus goes from Goosecroft Coach Station, Stirling (United Kingdom) at 08/05/2026 07:05:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/05/2026 08:38:00. 50 Economy ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 33m
FlixBus	2h 33m	11:15	Stirling	Forth Valley College	13:48	Edinburgh	Haymarket Coach Stop	Economy	£9	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Forth Valley College, Stirling (United Kingdom) at 08/05/2026 11:15:00 to Haymarket Coach Stop, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/05/2026 13:48:00. 50 Economy ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 33m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Scottish Citylink	1h 33m	06:20	Stirling	Goosecroft Coach Station	07:53	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Basic	£5	A Bus from Scottish Citylink goes from Goosecroft Coach Station, Stirling (United Kingdom) at 09/05/2026 06:20:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/05/2026 07:53:00. 50 Basic ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 33m
Scottish Citylink	1h 33m	07:05	Stirling	Goosecroft Coach Station	08:38	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Basic	£5	A Bus from Scottish Citylink goes from Goosecroft Coach Station, Stirling (United Kingdom) at 09/05/2026 07:05:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/05/2026 08:38:00. 50 Basic ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 33m
megabus	1h 20m	12:10	Stirling	Goosecroft Coach Station	13:30	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	£7	A Bus from megabus goes from Goosecroft Coach Station, Stirling (United Kingdom) at 09/05/2026 12:10:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/05/2026 13:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 20m
FlixBus	3h 3m	07:15	Stirling	Forth Valley College	10:18	Edinburgh	Haymarket Coach Stop	Economy	£7	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Forth Valley College, Stirling (United Kingdom) at 09/05/2026 07:15:00 to Haymarket Coach Stop, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/05/2026 10:18:00. 50 Economy ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 3m
FlixBus	3h 3m	08:15	Stirling	Forth Valley College	11:18	Edinburgh	Haymarket Coach Stop	Economy	£7	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Forth Valley College, Stirling (United Kingdom) at 09/05/2026 08:15:00 to Haymarket Coach Stop, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/05/2026 11:18:00. 50 Economy ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 3m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
megabus	1h 33m	06:20	Stirling	Goosecroft Coach Station	07:53	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	£5	A Bus from megabus goes from Goosecroft Coach Station, Stirling (United Kingdom) at 10/05/2026 06:20:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/05/2026 07:53:00. 50 Economy ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 33m
megabus	1h 33m	08:25	Stirling	Goosecroft Coach Station	09:58	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	£5	A Bus from megabus goes from Goosecroft Coach Station, Stirling (United Kingdom) at 10/05/2026 08:25:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/05/2026 09:58:00. 50 Economy ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 33m
megabus	1h 33m	09:30	Stirling	Goosecroft Coach Station	11:03	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	£5	A Bus from megabus goes from Goosecroft Coach Station, Stirling (United Kingdom) at 10/05/2026 09:30:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/05/2026 11:03:00. 50 Economy ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 33m
Scottish Citylink	2h 27m	05:17	Stirling	Bannockburn, Heritage Centre	07:44	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Basic	£12	A Bus from Scottish Citylink goes from Bannockburn, Heritage Centre, Stirling (United Kingdom) at 10/05/2026 05:17:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/05/2026 07:44:00. 50 Basic ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 27m
Scottish Citylink	2h 13m	19:02	Stirling	Bannockburn, Heritage Centre	21:15	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Basic	£12	A Bus from Scottish Citylink goes from Bannockburn, Heritage Centre, Stirling (United Kingdom) at 10/05/2026 19:02:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/05/2026 21:15:00. 50 Basic ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 13m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Stirling to Edinburgh is £5 on 06/05/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Stirling and Edinburgh

See here how frequent the connections between Stirling and Edinburgh are, during different times and days of the week.

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 217 daily coaches from Stirling to Edinburgh. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 29 daily coaches between Stirling and Edinburgh.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 263 coaches from Stirling to Edinburgh, while Night sees the fewest connections between Stirling and Edinburgh, with 12 offers.

Facts about coaches from Stirling to Edinburgh

Compare all providers like Scottish Citylink, FlixBus and megabus that travel 106 times every day by bus from Stirling to Edinburgh in one click! Book your bus ticket from Stirling to Edinburgh starting from £5!

Cheapest Bus	£5
Fastest Bus	1h 4m
Earliest Coach	05:17
Latest Coach	22:13
Daily Bus Connections	106 Ø
Distance	49.9 km
Coach Companies	Scottish Citylink, FlixBus and megabus

Cheapest coach connections from Stirling to Edinburgh

Every day, 106 buses from 3 coach companies leave Stirling for Edinburgh: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 04/05/2026 and for the following days.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 04/05

£6

Tuesday 05/05

£5

Wednesday 06/05

£5

Thursday 07/05

Friday 08/05

£9

Saturday 09/05

£7

Sunday 10/05

£5

Monday 11/05

£5

Tuesday 12/05

£5

Wednesday 13/05

£16

Thursday 14/05

£5

Friday 15/05

£5

Saturday 16/05

£12

Sunday 17/05

£5

Monday 18/05

£16

Tuesday 19/05

£5

Wednesday 20/05

£5

Thursday 21/05

Friday 22/05

£5

Saturday 23/05

£5

Sunday 24/05

£5

Monday 25/05

£5

Tuesday 26/05

£5

Wednesday 27/05

£7

Thursday 28/05

£5

Friday 29/05

£5

Saturday 30/05

£5

Sunday 31/05

The cheapest time to travel from Stirling to Edinburgh

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Stirling to Edinburgh, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from £5, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a coach from Stirling to Edinburgh. Tuesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £5.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Stirling to Edinburgh, with £5. Night is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £5.

How to save money travelling from Stirling to Edinburgh

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Stirling to Edinburgh in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Stirling to Edinburgh, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later coaches from Stirling to Edinburgh are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Stirling to Edinburgh

These are the most booked bus companies between Stirling to Edinburgh from our users.

megabus from Stirling to Edinburgh

Here you will find the key facts about the megabus bus route Stirling to Edinburgh:

Cheapest Price	£5
Fastest Coach	1h 20m
Earliest Coach	06:20
Last Coach	19:50
Daily Connections	9 Ø
Found on	03/05/2026

FlixBus from Stirling to Edinburgh

Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route Stirling to Edinburgh:

Cheapest Price	£7
Fastest Coach	2h 20m
Earliest Coach	07:15
Last Coach	20:45
Daily Connections	46 Ø
Found on	03/05/2026

All bus stations and stops in Stirling and Edinburgh

The map below shows you where to find all the bus stations in Stirling and Edinburgh.

Goosecroft Coach Station

Goosecroft Road

Forth Valley College

Drip Rd

Bannockburn, Heritage Centre

Glasgow Road, Whins Of Milton

St Ninians Roundabout

Bannockburn Rd

Central bus station

Multrees Walk 13-14

St Andrew Square

St Andrew's House Station

Edinburgh St Andrew's House Edinburgh St Andrew's House

Edingburgh - Queensferry Street

N St David St

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Stirling to Edinburgh? Compare all modes of transports from Stirling to Edinburgh.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Stirling to Edinburgh

Want to know which seat classes are available on the coaches from Stirling to Edinburgh? Or which bus companies serve the route Stirling to Edinburgh? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Stirling to Edinburgh bus

How much does a Stirling - Edinburgh coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Stirling - Edinburgh bus trip is available from £5 and takes 1h 27m. Compare offers and save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Stirling to Edinburgh?

The connection Stirling to Edinburgh is offered by 3 companies with ticket prices ranging from £5 to £28. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you will get the cheapest ticket price.

How many connections are available for the Stirling - Edinburgh route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Stirling to Edinburgh is offered by roughly 106 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Edinburgh from Stirling take?

The quickest coach from Stirling to Edinburgh is provided by Scottish Citylink and takes 1h 4m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £13. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Stirling to Edinburgh?

The earliest bus to Edinburgh departs from Stirling at 05:17. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Stirling to Edinburgh?

The latest bus to Edinburgh departs from Stirling at 22:13. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Stirling - Edinburgh route?

Passengers looking to travel from Stirling to Edinburgh can travel with Scottish Citylink, FlixBus and megabus. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between Stirling and Edinburgh?

You can check all the direct connections between Stirling and Edinburgh by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Scottish Citylink, FlixBus and megabus.

What can I take with me on the bus to Edinburgh from Stirling?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you are allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Stirling Edinburgh bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Stirling Edinburgh bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make travelling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Stirling to Edinburgh on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Stirling to Edinburgh?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 106 daily trips between Stirling and Edinburgh. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Stirling to Edinburgh?

Prices and availability for 106 trips between Stirling and Edinburgh change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Stirling to Edinburgh

Basic

Name referring to the typical seat you will find with companies that don’t distinguish between different classes.

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Stirling and to Edinburgh

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Stirling and to Edinburgh. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!