Bus from Stirling to Edinburgh
4 direct routes · about 79 min · first bus 06:24, last bus 00:25 (weekdays).
Next buses to Edinburgh as of 09:46
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 909 | Scottish Citylink | ~79 min | 9 | Sat 9 · Sun 8 | 06:24 | 19:56 | Borestone Crescent (opp and after) | Haymarket Station (Stop HB) | Grangemouth, Boness, Ratho Station, Ingliston, Edinburgh Airport, Ingliston & 1 more |
| E15 | Ember | ~65 min | 4 | Sat 4 · Sun 4 | 10:50 | 00:25 | Erskine House (after) | Haymarket Station (Stop HB) | Grangemouth, Ratho Station & Edinburgh Airport |
| E4 | Ember | ~68 min | 4 | Sat 4 · Sun 4 | 08:24 | 22:46 | Erskine House (after) | Haymarket Station (Stop HB) | Grangemouth, Ratho Station & Edinburgh Airport |
| 978 | Scottish Citylink | ~77 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 12:03 | 12:03 | The Cowane Centre (opp) | Haymarket Station (Stop HB) | Grangemouth, Ratho Station, Ingliston & Edinburgh Airport |
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 909 bus, E4 bus or 978 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Stirling to Edinburgh?
4 routes run directly from Stirling to Edinburgh: the 909 (Scottish Citylink), the E15 (Ember), the E4 (Ember), the 978 (Scottish Citylink). The most frequent is the 909, 9 times each weekday — board at Borestone Crescent (opp and after) and get off at Haymarket Station (Stop HB), about 79 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Stirling to Edinburgh?
Around 79 minutes on the 909, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Grangemouth, Boness, Ratho Station, Ingliston and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Stirling to Edinburgh?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:24 and the last around 00:25. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Stirling to Edinburgh?
This is a long-distance coach service, so the England £3 bus fare cap does not apply — nor do local bus tickets or passes. Coach operators set their own fares and price by demand, so booking further ahead is usually much cheaper than buying on the day.