Bus from Dunblane to Perth

4 direct routes · about 32 min · first bus 07:28, last bus 19:28 (weekdays); night services E3 and E8 run 06:50–20:28.

Next buses to Perth as of 09:51

Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Dunblane, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.

Direct routes

RouteOperatorJourney timeWeekday journeysDaysFirstLastBoard atGet off atCalls at
E3 Ember ~32 min 21 Sat 21 · Sun 21 06:50 04:00 Police Station Park and Ride (Stop C) Greenloaning & Auchterarder
E8 Ember ~32 min 10 Sat 10 · Sun 10 02:13 20:28 Police Station Park and Ride (Stop C) Auchterarder
M8 Scottish Citylink ~32 min 6 Sat 6 · Sun 6 11:28 19:28 Police Station Park and Ride (Stop A) Auchterarder
M8 Park's of Hamilton ~32 min 6 Sat 6 · Sun 6 07:28 16:28 Police Station Park and Ride (Stop A) Auchterarder

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, E8 bus or M8 bus timetable.

This journey is by long-distance coach — the £3 England bus fare cap doesn't apply and local bus passes aren't valid. Fares are set by the operator and rise closer to departure, so book ahead.

Frequently asked questions

Which bus goes from Dunblane to Perth?

4 routes run directly from Dunblane to Perth: the E3 (Ember), the E8 (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 and get off at Park and Ride (Stop C), about 32 minutes.

How long does the bus take from Dunblane to Perth?

Around 32 minutes on the E3, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Greenloaning, Auchterarder on the way.

What time is the first and last bus from Dunblane to Perth?

On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:28 and the last around 19:28 — and night services E3 and E8 run 06:50–20:28. Check the route timetables for weekends.

How much is the bus from Dunblane 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.

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