Bus from Edinburgh to Callander
4 direct routes · 74–112 min · first bus 04:26, last bus 21:27 (weekdays).
Next buses to Callander as of 07:09
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Edinburgh, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E15 | Ember | ~101 min | 4 | Sat 4 · Sun 4 | 08:15 | 21:27 | Haymarket Station (Stop HH) | War Memorial (at) | Edinburgh Airport, Ratho Station, Grangemouth, Stirling, Dunblane & Doune |
| E4 | Ember | ~102 min | 4 | Sat 4 · Sun 4 | 04:26 | 20:31 | Haymarket Station (Stop HH) | War Memorial (at) | Edinburgh Airport, Ratho Station, Grangemouth, Stirling, Dunblane & Doune |
2 occasional services — once or twice a day · 978, E4X
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 978 | Scottish Citylink | ~112 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 17:10 | 17:10 | Princes Street (west) (Stop PU) | Esher Crescent (opp) | Edinburgh Airport, Ingliston, Ratho Station, Grangemouth, Stirling & Doune |
| E4X | Ember | ~74 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 07:07 | 07:07 | Haymarket Station (Stop HH) | War Memorial (at) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Edinburgh 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 E4 bus or 978 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Edinburgh to Callander?
4 routes run directly from Edinburgh to Callander: the E15 (Ember), the E4 (Ember), the 978 (Scottish Citylink), the E4X (Ember). The most frequent is the E15, 4 times each weekday — board at Haymarket Station (Stop HH) and get off at War Memorial (at), about 101 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Edinburgh to Callander?
Between 74 minutes on the E4X and 112 on the 978, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Edinburgh Airport, Ratho Station, Grangemouth, Stirling and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Edinburgh to Callander?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:26 and the last around 21:27. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Edinburgh to Callander?
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.