Bus from Stirling to Perth
5 direct routes · about 39 min · first bus 05:40, last bus 00:20 (weekdays); night services E3 and M9 run 06:44–05:27.
Next buses to Perth as of 03:34
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 | ~39 min | 21 | Sat 21 · Sun 21 | 06:44 | 03:54 | Park and Ride (at) | Park and Ride (Stop C) | Dunblane, Greenloaning & Auchterarder |
| UK091 | FlixBus | ~40 min | 16 | Sat 16 · Sun 16 | 05:40 | 00:20 | Park and Ride (at) | Park and Ride (Stop C) | — |
| M9 | Scottish Citylink | ~43 min | 7 | Sat 8 · Sun 8 | 20:27 | 05:27 | Bus Station (Stance 3) | Park and Ride (Stop A) | Auchterarder |
| M8 | Scottish Citylink | ~45 min | 6 | Sat 6 · Sun 6 | 11:15 | 19:15 | Buchanan Drive (before) | Park and Ride (Stop A) | Bridge of Allan, Dunblane & Auchterarder |
| M8 | Park's of Hamilton | ~45 min | 6 | Sat 6 · Sun 6 | 07:15 | 16:15 | Buchanan Drive (before) | Park and Ride (Stop A) | Bridge of Allan, Dunblane & Auchterarder |
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, M9 bus or M8 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Stirling to Perth?
5 routes run directly from Stirling to Perth: the E3 (Ember), the UK091 (FlixBus), the M9 (Scottish Citylink), the M8 (Scottish Citylink), the M8 (Park's of Hamilton). The most frequent is the E3, 21 times each weekday — board at Park and Ride (at) and get off at Park and Ride (Stop C), about 39 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Stirling to Perth?
Around 39 minutes on the E3, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Dunblane, Greenloaning, Auchterarder on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Stirling to Perth?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:40 and the last around 00:20 — and night services E3 and M9 run 06:44–05:27. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Stirling to Perth?
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.