The average bus between Stirling and Thornton takes 2h 46m and the fastest bus takes 2h 9m. The bus service runs several times per day from Stirling to Thornton. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 2 hours between Stirling and Thornton. The earliest departure is at 8:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Stirling is at 6:30 PM which arrives into Thornton at 9:40 PM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 2h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Stirling to Thornton? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Stirling to Thornton. However, there are services departing from Stirling station and arriving at Thornton station via Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 46m.
Stirling to Thornton bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, depart from Bus Station.
Stirling to Thornton bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, arrive at Glenrothes Bus Station Arrival Bay.
The distance between Stirling and Thornton is 49.3 km. The road distance is 75 km.
You can take a bus from Bus Station to Station Road via Bus Station, Glenrothes Bus Station Arrival Bay, and Bus Station in around 2h 11m.