Bus from Callander to Stirling
5 direct routes · about 46 min · first bus 07:00, last bus 20:55 (weekdays).
Next buses to Stirling as of 03:29
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Callander, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 59 | Midland Bluebird | ~46 min | 14 | Sat 13 · Sun 5 | 07:00 | 20:55 | War Memorial (opp) | The Cowane Centre (opp) | Doune |
| E15 | Ember | ~29 min | 4 | Sat 4 · Sun 4 | 10:21 | 00:04 | War Memorial (opp) | Erskine House (after) | Doune & Dunblane |
| E4 | Ember | ~29 min | 4 | Sat 4 · Sun 4 | 07:55 | 22:22 | War Memorial (opp) | Erskine House (after) | Doune & Dunblane |
2 occasional services — once or twice a day · S60, 978
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S60 | Midland Bluebird | ~38 min | 2 | Saturdays only | 11:22 | 19:24 | War Memorial (opp) | The Cowane Centre (opp) | Doune |
| 978 | Scottish Citylink | ~28 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 11:35 | 11:35 | Esher Crescent (after) | The Cowane Centre (opp) | Doune |
Times are for the first boarding point in Callander 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 59 bus, E4 bus or 978 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Callander to Stirling?
5 routes run directly from Callander to Stirling: the 59 (Midland Bluebird), the E15 (Ember), the E4 (Ember), the S60 (Midland Bluebird), the 978 (Scottish Citylink). The most frequent is the 59, 14 times each weekday — board at War Memorial (opp) and get off at The Cowane Centre (opp), about 46 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Callander to Stirling?
Around 46 minutes on the 59, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Doune on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Callander to Stirling?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:00 and the last around 20:55. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Callander 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.