Bus from Stirling to Doune
6 direct routes · 15–29 min · first bus 06:13, last bus 20:03 (weekdays).
Next buses to Doune as of 05:10
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 59 | Midland Bluebird | ~29 min | 14 | Sat 13 · Sun 5 | 06:13 | 20:03 | The Cowane Centre (at) | Fir Road (at) | — |
| X10A | Midland Bluebird | ~15 min | 6 | Sat 6 · no Sunday buses | 08:32 | 17:52 | The Cowane Centre (at) | Safari Park Entrance (opp) | — |
| E15 | Ember | ~19 min | 4 | Sat 4 · Sun 4 | 09:24 | 22:26 | Erskine House (after) | Fir Road (at) | Dunblane |
| E4 | Ember | ~16 min | 4 | Sat 4 · Sun 4 | 05:22 | 21:33 | Erskine House (after) | Fir Road (at) | 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 | ~18 min | 2 | Saturdays only | 08:06 | 16:16 | The Cowane Centre (at) | Fir Road (at) | — |
| 978 | Scottish Citylink | ~17 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 18:33 | 18:33 | The Cowane Centre (at) | Fir Road (at) | — |
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 59 bus, E4 bus or 978 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Stirling to Doune?
6 routes run directly from Stirling to Doune: the 59 (Midland Bluebird), the X10A (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 The Cowane Centre (at) and get off at Fir Road (at), about 29 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Stirling to Doune?
Between 15 minutes on the X10A and 29 on the 59, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Stirling to Doune?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:13 and the last around 20:03. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Stirling to Doune?
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.