Bus from Edinburgh to Dunblane

3 direct routes · 78–110 min · first bus 04:26, last bus 21:27 (weekdays).

Next buses to Dunblane as of 15:00

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

Direct routes

RouteOperatorJourney timeWeekday journeysDaysFirstLastBoard atGet off atCalls at
E15 Ember ~78 min 4 Sat 4 · Sun 4 08:15 21:27 Haymarket Station (Stop HH) Hillside Avenue (near) Edinburgh Airport, Ratho Station, Grangemouth & Stirling
E4 Ember ~78 min 4 Sat 4 · Sun 4 04:26 20:31 Haymarket Station (Stop HH) Hillside Avenue (near) Edinburgh Airport, Ratho Station, Grangemouth & Stirling
909 Scottish Citylink ~110 min 2 Sat 2 · Sun 2 17:35 18:25 Princes Street (west) (Stop PU) Police Station Gogar, Ingliston, Edinburgh Airport, Ingliston, Ratho Station, Boness & 3 more

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 909 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 Edinburgh to Dunblane?

3 routes run directly from Edinburgh to Dunblane: the E15 (Ember), the E4 (Ember), the 909 (Scottish Citylink). The most frequent is the E15, 4 times each weekday — board at Haymarket Station (Stop HH) and get off at Hillside Avenue (near), about 78 minutes.

How long does the bus take from Edinburgh to Dunblane?

Between 78 minutes on the E15 and 110 on the 909, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Edinburgh Airport, Ratho Station, Grangemouth, Stirling on the way.

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

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 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.

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