Bus from Dundee City Centre to Dunblane
3 direct routes · about 72 min · first bus 04:06, last bus 01:22 (weekdays).
Next buses to Dunblane as of 10:04
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Dundee City Centre, 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 | ~72 min | 21 | Sat 21 · Sun 21 | 04:06 | 01:22 | Slessor Gardens (SE) | Police Station (opp) | Longforgan, Inchture, Inchmichael, St Madoes, Perth, Auchterarder & 1 more |
| M8 | Park's of Hamilton | ~79 min | 6 | Sat 6 · Sun 6 | 10:29 | 18:59 | Nethergate (Stop 2) | Kippendavie Road (at) | Inchture, Perth & Auchterarder |
| M8 | Scottish Citylink | ~79 min | 5 | Sat 5 · Sun 5 | 08:19 | 15:39 | Nethergate (Stop 2) | Kippendavie Road (at) | Inchture, Perth & Auchterarder |
Times are for the first boarding point in Dundee City Centre 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 Dundee City Centre to Dunblane?
3 routes run directly from Dundee City Centre to Dunblane: the E3 (Ember), the M8 (Park's of Hamilton), the M8 (Scottish Citylink). The most frequent is the E3, 21 times each weekday — board at Slessor Gardens (SE) and get off at Police Station (opp), about 72 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Dundee City Centre to Dunblane?
Around 72 minutes on the E3, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Longforgan, Inchture, Inchmichael, St Madoes and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Dundee City Centre to Dunblane?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:06 and the last around 01:22. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Dundee City Centre to Dunblane?
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.