Bus from Dunblane to Cumbernauld
3 direct routes · 29–45 min · first bus 05:15, last bus 02:27 (weekdays).
Next buses to Cumbernauld as of 09:22
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Dunblane, 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 | ~29 min | 21 | Sat 21 · Sun 21 | 05:15 | 02:27 | Police Station (opp) | Greenfaulds High School (At) | Stirling |
| M8 | Scottish Citylink | ~45 min | 8 | Sat 8 · Sun 7 | 06:35 | 16:58 | Kippendavie Road (at) | Town Centre Stances (stance 6) | Bridge of Allan & Stirling |
| M8 | Park's of Hamilton | ~45 min | 6 | Sat 6 · Sun 6 | 11:48 | 20:18 | Kippendavie Road (at) | Town Centre Stances (stance 6) | Bridge of Allan & Stirling |
Times are for the first boarding point in Dunblane 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 or M8 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Dunblane to Cumbernauld?
3 routes run directly from Dunblane to Cumbernauld: the E3 (Ember), the M8 (Scottish Citylink), the M8 (Park's of Hamilton). The most frequent is the E3, 21 times each weekday — board at Police Station (opp) and get off at Greenfaulds High School (At), about 29 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Dunblane to Cumbernauld?
Between 29 minutes on the E3 and 45 on the M8, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Stirling on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Dunblane to Cumbernauld?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:15 and the last around 02:27. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Dunblane to Cumbernauld?
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.