Bus from Dundee City Centre to Perth
12 direct routes · about 73 min · first bus 07:07, last bus 22:47 (weekdays).
Next buses to Perth as of 08:26
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 | ~39 min | 21 | Sat 21 · Sun 21 | 04:06 | 01:22 | Slessor Gardens (SE) | Park and Ride (Stop C) | Longforgan, Inchture, Inchmichael & St Madoes |
| M9 | Scottish Citylink | ~40 min | 20 | Sat 27 · Sun 27 | 04:05 | 01:45 | Seagate Bus Station (Stance 8) | Park and Ride (Stop A) | — |
| UK091 | FlixBus | ~40 min | 16 | Sat 16 · Sun 16 | 05:55 | 00:00 | Overgate | Park and Ride (Stop C) | — |
| 16 | Stagecoach East Scotland | ~73 min | 13 | Sat 12 · no Sunday buses | 07:07 | 18:52 | Waterstones (Stop 2) | Canal Street (Stop ZP) | Longforgan, Inchture, Grange, Errol, St Madoes, Kinfauns & 1 more |
| E17 | Ember | ~44 min | 13 | Sat 13 · Sun 13 | 08:35 | 00:53 | Slessor Gardens (SE) | Canal Street (Stop ZO) | — |
| UK092 | FlixBus | ~40 min | 9 | Sat 9 · Sun 9 | 07:25 | 22:55 | Overgate | Park and Ride (Stop C) | — |
| M8 | Scottish Citylink | ~35 min | 6 | Sat 6 · Sun 6 | 08:19 | 19:29 | Nethergate (Stop 2) | Canal Street (Stop ZP) | Inchture |
| M8 | Park's of Hamilton | ~35 min | 6 | Sat 6 · Sun 6 | 10:29 | 18:59 | Nethergate (Stop 2) | Canal Street (Stop ZP) | Inchture |
| M9 | Park's of Hamilton | ~40 min | 4 | Sat 4 · Sun 4 | 12:50 | 00:15 | Seagate Bus Station (Stance 8) | Park and Ride (Stop A) | — |
| 16B | Stagecoach East Scotland | ~71 min | 3 | Sat 3 · Sun 7 | 20:12 | 22:47 | Waterstones (Stop 2) | Canal Street (Stop ZP) | Kingoodie, Longforgan, Inchture, Grange, Errol, St Madoes & 2 more |
2 occasional services — once or twice a day · M92, UKN11
Often school, college or market-day journeys — check the route before relying on one.
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M92 | Scottish Citylink | ~28 min | 2 | Sat 2 · Sun 3 | 21:33 | 23:18 | Nethergate (Stop 2) | Canal Street (Stop ZP) | — |
| UKN11 | FlixBus | ~40 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 21:35 | 21:35 | Overgate | Park and Ride (Stop C) | — |
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, M9 bus, 16 bus, M8 bus, 16B bus or M92 bus timetable.
Fares from Dundee City Centre to Perth
- £5.40 adult single on the 16 (Stagecoach East Scotland)
- £5.40 adult single, £6.40 return on the 16B (Stagecoach East Scotland)
Between the stops in the table above. The operators' own published fares, from the Bus Open Data Service; check with the operator before you travel.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Dundee City Centre to Perth?
12 routes run directly from Dundee City Centre to Perth: the E3 (Ember), the M9 (Scottish Citylink), the UK091 (FlixBus), the 16 (Stagecoach East Scotland), the E17 (Ember), the UK092 (FlixBus), the M8 (Scottish Citylink), the M8 (Park's of Hamilton), the M9 (Park's of Hamilton), the 16B (Stagecoach East Scotland), the M92 (Scottish Citylink), the UKN11 (FlixBus). The most frequent is the E3, 21 times each weekday — board at Slessor Gardens (SE) and get off at Park and Ride (Stop C), about 39 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Dundee City Centre to Perth?
Around 73 minutes on the 16, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Longforgan, Inchture, Inchmichael, St Madoes on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Dundee City Centre to Perth?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:07 and the last around 22:47. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Dundee City Centre to Perth?
Adult singles from Dundee City Centre to Perth: £5.40 on the 16 (Stagecoach East Scotland); £5.40 on the 16B (Stagecoach East Scotland). Prices are the operators' own published fares on the Bus Open Data Service — check with the operator before you travel. Fares on this journey are set by the operator — the England fare cap doesn't apply in Scotland. Under-22s, over-60s and eligible disabled passengers travel free with a National Entitlement Card.