52 Stirling ↔ Alloa, Shillinghill
Operated by Midland Bluebird. First bus 05:42, last bus 22:30. 61 journeys on weekdays.
Wanted a different 52? 38 other bus routes are numbered 52 elsewhere in the UK — see every 52 bus by area.
💷 The England fare cap doesn't apply in Scotland — Midland Bluebird sets the fares on the 52. Under-22s, over-60s and eligible disabled passengers travel free with a National Entitlement Card. Who travels free →
Timetable
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towards Alloa, Shillinghill · Monday to Friday towards Alloa, Shillinghill · Saturday towards Alloa, Shillinghill · Sunday towards Stirling · Monday to Friday towards Stirling · Saturday towards Stirling · Sunday
52 towards Alloa, Shillinghill — Monday to Friday (30 journeys)
| Bus Station (Stance 8) | 05:55 | 06:25 | 06:50 | 07:15 | 07:40 | 08:10 | 08:40 | 09:10 | 09:40 | 10:10 | 10:40 | 11:10 | 11:40 | 12:10 | 12:40 | 13:10 | 13:40 | 14:10 | 14:40 | 15:10 | 15:40 | 16:10 | 16:40 | 17:10 | 17:40 | 18:30 | 19:30 | 20:30 | 21:30 | 22:30 |
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| University Rear Entrance (at) | 06:05 | 06:35 | 07:00 | 07:25 | 07:53 | 08:23 | 08:53 | 09:23 | 09:53 | 10:23 | 10:53 | 11:23 | 11:53 | 12:23 | 12:53 | 13:23 | 13:53 | 14:23 | 14:53 | 15:23 | 15:53 | 16:23 | 16:53 | 17:23 | 17:53 | 18:41 | 19:40 | 20:40 | 21:40 | 22:40 |
| Johnstone Arms Hotel (after) | 06:16 | 06:46 | 07:11 | 07:37 | 08:06 | 08:36 | 09:06 | 09:36 | 10:06 | 10:36 | 11:06 | 11:36 | 12:06 | 12:36 | 13:06 | 13:36 | 14:06 | 14:36 | 15:06 | 15:36 | 16:06 | 16:37 | 17:07 | 17:37 | 18:06 | 18:53 | 19:51 | 20:51 | 21:51 | 22:51 |
| Murray Square (at) | 06:22 | 06:52 | 07:17 | 07:44 | 08:15 | 08:45 | 09:15 | 09:45 | 10:15 | 10:45 | 11:15 | 11:45 | 12:15 | 12:45 | 13:15 | 13:45 | 14:15 | 14:45 | 15:15 | 15:45 | 16:15 | 16:47 | 17:17 | 17:47 | 18:15 | 19:01 | 19:58 | 20:58 | 21:58 | 22:58 |
| Main St (opp) | 06:37 | 07:07 | 07:32 | 08:00 | 08:32 | 09:02 | 09:32 | 10:02 | 10:32 | 11:02 | 11:32 | 12:02 | 12:32 | 13:02 | 13:32 | 14:02 | 14:32 | 15:02 | 15:32 | 16:02 | 16:32 | 17:04 | 17:34 | 18:04 | 18:32 | 19:16 | 20:12 | 21:12 | 22:12 | 23:12 |
| Shillinghill (Stance 1) | 06:44 | 07:14 | 07:39 | 08:08 | 08:40 | 09:10 | 09:40 | 10:10 | 10:40 | 11:10 | 11:40 | 12:10 | 12:40 | 13:10 | 13:40 | 14:10 | 14:40 | 15:10 | 15:40 | 16:10 | 16:40 | 17:13 | 17:43 | 18:13 | 18:40 | 19:24 | 20:19 | 21:19 | 22:19 | 23:19 |
Route map
All stops on route 52
52 towards Alloa, Shillinghill
- Bus Station (Stance 8) Stirling
- Stance A (at) Stirling
- The Cowane Centre (at) Stirling
- Orchard House Hospital (at) Stirling
- Buchanan Drive (before) Causewayhead
- Dumyat Road (after) Causewayhead
- Cleuch Road (before) Causewayhead
- Easter Cornton Road (before) Causewayhead
- Logie Lane (opp) Causewayhead
- Wallace Monument Car Park (opp) Causewayhead
- University Rear Entrance (at) Causewayhead
- Logie Cemetery (at) Logie
- Bus Shelter (opp) Blairlogie
- Cotkerse (opp) Blairlogie
- Windsor Street (opp) Menstrie
- Menstrie House (opp and before) Menstrie
- Brook Street (opp and after) Menstrie
- Dumyat Centre (opp and after) Menstrie
- Glenochil Nursery (before) Menstrie
- Balquharn Road End (at) Alva
- Myretoungate (opp) Alva
- Cochrane Park (at) Alva
- Cochrane Hall (after) Alva
- Copland Place (after) Alva
- The Cross Keys (after) Alva
- Johnstone Arms Hotel (after) Alva
- North Street (near) Alva
- Lovers Loan (at) Alva
- Park Street (opp and after) Tillicoultry
- Library (opp) Tillicoultry
- Murray Square (at) Tillicoultry
- Devonvale Hall (at) Tillicoultry
- The Glen (after) Devonside
- The Craigs (before) Devonside
- Benview Terrace (after) Benview
- No 5 (at) Devon Village
- Primary School (opp and after) Fishcross
- Main St (opp and after) Sauchie
- Sprotwell Terrace (opp and after) Sauchie
- Deerpark (before) Sauchie
- Tower View (after) Sauchie
- Mount William (after) Sauchie
- Woodlands (opp and before) Sauchie
- Posthill (before) Sauchie
- Burnside Street (opp and after) Sauchie
- Main St (opp) Sauchie
- Holton Cottages (at 5) Sauchie
- Keilarsbrae (before) Sauchie
- Whins Rd (at) Alloa
- Whins Rd (opp and before) Alloa
- Whins Rd (opp) Alloa
- Shillinghill (Stance 1) Alloa
52 towards Stirling
- Shillinghill (Stance 3) Alloa
- Whins Rd (at) Alloa
- Whins Rd (after) Alloa
- Whins Rd (after) Alloa
- Keilarsbrae (opp and before) Sauchie
- Holton Cottages (opp 4) Sauchie
- Mount William (before) Sauchie
- Tower View (before) Sauchie
- Deerpark (after) Sauchie
- Sprotwell Terrace (before) Sauchie
- Main St (at) Sauchie
- Main St (before) Sauchie
- Primary School (at) Fishcross
- No 7 (opp) Devon Village
- Benview Terrace (opp) Benview
- Marchglen Junction (near) Benview
- The Craigs (opp) Devonside
- The Glen (opp and before) Devonside
- Devonvale Hall (opp) Tillicoultry
- Murray Square (at) Tillicoultry
- Library (after) Tillicoultry
- Park Street (after) Tillicoultry
- Dickies Wells (opp) Alva
- North Street (before) Alva
- Johnstone Arms Hotel (opp) Alva
- Alva Parish Church (at) Alva
- Copland Place (opp and after) Alva
- Cochrane Hall (opp) Alva
- Cochrane Park (opp) Alva
- Myretoungate Alva
- Balquharn Road End (opp) Alva
- Glenochil Nursery (opp) Menstrie
- Clifford Park (opp) Menstrie
- Dumyat Centre Menstrie
- Menstrie House (at) Menstrie
- Windsor Street (at) Menstrie
- Cotkerse (at) Blairlogie
- Bus Shelter (at) Blairlogie
- Logie Cemetery (opp) Logie
- University Rear Entrance (opp) Causewayhead
- Wallace Monument Car Park (at) Causewayhead
- Logie Lane (at) Causewayhead
- Easter Cornton Road (opp and before) Causewayhead
- Cleuch Road (opp) Causewayhead
- Dumyat Road (opp and before) Causewayhead
- Buchanan Drive (opp and after) Causewayhead
- Cornton Road (opp and after) Stirling
- Bus Station (Stance 12) Stirling
Service registration & registered changes
- ✏️ Service change effective 31 August 2026 To amend Route and Timetable.
- ✏️ Service change effective 28 October 2024 To amend Route and Timetable.
- ✏️ Service change effective 22 April 2024 To amend Timetable.
- ✏️ Service change effective 14 August 2023 To amend Timetable.
- ✏️ Service change effective 15 August 2022 To amend Stopping Places and Timetable.
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. Registration PM0000003/680 · Changes in Clackmannan Council · All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
StirlingAlloaSauchieTillicoultryCausewayheadAlvaMenstrieDevonsideFishcrossBlairlogieBenviewDevon Village
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 52 bus?
The first 52 departure on weekdays leaves at 05:42 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 52 bus?
The last 52 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 22:30. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 52 bus cost?
The England fare cap doesn't apply in Scotland — Midland Bluebird sets the fares on the 52. Under-22s, over-60s and eligible disabled passengers travel free with a National Entitlement Card.
Who runs the 52 bus?
The 52 is operated by Midland Bluebird.
Timetable data from Midland Bluebird via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (Scotland feed). Registered with the Traffic Commissioner as PM0000003/680. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.