Bus from Falkirk to Stirling
2 direct routes · 43–54 min · first bus 05:57, last bus 22:46 (weekdays).
Next buses to Stirling as of 04:58
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Falkirk, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38 | Midland Bluebird | ~43 min | 58 | Sat 53 · Sun 36 | 05:57 | 22:46 | Municipal Buildings (opp) | Wellgreen Road (Stance 4) | Larbert, Plean & Sauchenford |
| F16 | Midland Bluebird | ~54 min | 16 | Sat 16 · no Sunday buses | 06:34 | 21:42 | Howgate Car Park | Stirling Baptist Church (opp) | Letham, Airth, Dunmore, Airth, South Alloa, Throsk & 1 more |
Times are for the first boarding point in Falkirk 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 38 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Falkirk to Stirling?
2 routes run directly from Falkirk to Stirling: the 38 (Midland Bluebird), the F16 (Midland Bluebird). The most frequent is the 38, 58 times each weekday — board at Municipal Buildings (opp) and get off at Wellgreen Road (Stance 4), about 43 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Falkirk to Stirling?
Between 43 minutes on the 38 and 54 on the F16, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Larbert, Plean, Sauchenford on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Falkirk to Stirling?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:57 and the last around 22:46. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Falkirk 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.