Bus from Stirling to Cumbernauld
6 direct routes · about 44 min · first bus 05:45, last bus 21:01 (weekdays).
Next buses to Cumbernauld as of 06:17
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Stirling, 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 | ~20 min | 21 | Sat 21 · Sun 21 | 05:21 | 02:33 | Park and Ride (at) | Greenfaulds High School (At) | — |
| X36 | Midland Bluebird | ~44 min | 16 | Sat 15 · Sun 13 | 05:45 | 21:01 | Borestone Crescent (opp and after) | Roundabout at Town Centre | Auchenbowie, Denny & Bonnybridge |
| M8 | Scottish Citylink | ~33 min | 8 | Sat 8 · Sun 7 | 06:47 | 17:11 | Easter Cornton Road (opp and before) | Town Centre Stances (stance 6) | — |
| M8 | Park's of Hamilton | ~32 min | 6 | Sat 6 · Sun 6 | 12:01 | 20:31 | Easter Cornton Road (opp and before) | Town Centre Stances (stance 6) | — |
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 | ~19 min | 2 | Sat 2 · Sun 2 | 22:11 | 03:11 | Borestone Crescent (opp and after) | Town Centre Stances (stance 6) | — |
| M9 | Park's of Hamilton | ~19 min | 2 | Sat 2 · Sun 2 | 23:41 | 01:41 | Borestone Crescent (opp and after) | Town Centre Stances (stance 6) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Stirling 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, X36 bus, M8 bus or M9 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Stirling to Cumbernauld?
6 routes run directly from Stirling to Cumbernauld: the E3 (Ember), the X36 (Midland Bluebird), the M8 (Scottish Citylink), the M8 (Park's of Hamilton), the M9 (Scottish Citylink), the M9 (Park's of Hamilton). The most frequent is the E3, 21 times each weekday — board at Park and Ride (at) and get off at Greenfaulds High School (At), about 20 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Stirling to Cumbernauld?
Around 44 minutes on the X36, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Stirling to Cumbernauld?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:45 and the last around 21:01. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Stirling to Cumbernauld?
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.