4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Cardiff to Stirling
Cheapest price
£55
Average price
£55
Fastest journey
16 h 20 m
Average duration
16 h 20 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
518 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Cardiff to Stirling is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cardiff to Stirling will cost around £55 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £55.
Of the 1 buses that leave Cardiff for Stirling every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 518 km distance in an average of 16 h 20 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 16 h 20 m .
The slowest buses will take 16 h 20 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Cardiff to Stirling
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Cardiff to Stirling among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £51. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 27m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £51, and a train costs an average of £45.
Distance: 518 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
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£53 Average Price Cheapest | £129 Average Price |
14h 20m Average total duration 13h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 57m Average total duration Fastest 6h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Cardiff to Stirling bus times
The table below shows live departures for Cardiff to Stirling coaches for today, Friday 19 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 17:20 Cardiff | 13h46 | 7:06 Stirling | 3 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Cardiff to Stirling
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Buses from Cardiff to Stirling run on average 4 times per day, taking around 13h 50m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £51 but you can travel from only £45 by train.
The earliest coach runs at 01:20, the last at 21:45. The fastest coach covers the 518 km distance in 16h 20m.
Distance 518 km |
Average bus duration 13h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price £51 |
Buses per day 4 |
Fastest bus 16h 20m |
First bus 1:20 |
Last bus 21:45 |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 21 days |
Bus providers: FlixBus, National Express from Cardiff to StirlingYou can travel by bus between Cardiff to Stirling with FlixBus, National Express for as low as £45. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Cardiff to Stirling coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cardiff to Stirling by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Stirling, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- National Express
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
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