Bus from Auchterarder to Stirling
6 direct routes · about 52 min · first bus 08:45, last bus 15:42 (weekdays).
Next buses to Stirling as of 10:04
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Auchterarder, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E3 | Ember | ~25 min | 21 | Sat 21 · Sun 21 | 04:59 | 02:12 | Gleneagles Station Road End | Park and Ride (at) | Greenloaning & Dunblane |
| M8 | Scottish Citylink | ~26 min | 7 | Sat 7 · Sun 7 | 07:10 | 16:45 | Gleneagles Station Road End | Easter Cornton Road (opp and before) | Dunblane & Bridge of Allan |
| M8 | Park's of Hamilton | ~26 min | 6 | Sat 6 · Sun 6 | 11:35 | 20:05 | Gleneagles Station Road End | Easter Cornton Road (opp and before) | Dunblane & Bridge of Allan |
| 20 | Dochertys Midland Coaches | ~52 min | 4 | Sat 4 · no Sunday buses | 08:45 | 15:42 | Co-op (at) | The Cowane Centre (opp) | Blackford, Greenloaning, Mains of Balhaldie, Dunblane & Bridge of Allan |
2 occasional services — once or twice a day · M9
Often school, college or market-day journeys — check the route before relying on one.
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M9 | Scottish Citylink | ~31 min | 2 | Sat 2 · Sun 2 | 21:40 | 02:40 | Gleneagles Station Road End | Borestone Crescent (opp and after) | — |
| M9 | Park's of Hamilton | ~31 min | 2 | Sat 2 · Sun 2 | 23:10 | 01:10 | Gleneagles Station Road End | Borestone Crescent (opp and after) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Auchterarder on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every E3 bus, M8 bus, 20 bus or M9 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Auchterarder to Stirling?
6 routes run directly from Auchterarder to Stirling: the E3 (Ember), the M8 (Scottish Citylink), the M8 (Park's of Hamilton), the 20 (Dochertys Midland Coaches), the M9 (Scottish Citylink), the M9 (Park's of Hamilton). The most frequent is the E3, 21 times each weekday — board at Gleneagles Station Road End and get off at Park and Ride (at), about 25 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Auchterarder to Stirling?
Around 52 minutes on the 20, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Greenloaning, Dunblane on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Auchterarder to Stirling?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 08:45 and the last around 15:42. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Auchterarder to Stirling?
Fares on this journey are set by the operator — the England fare cap doesn't apply in Scotland. Under-22s, over-60s and eligible disabled passengers travel free with a National Entitlement Card.