Bus from Edinburgh to Dundee City Centre
3 direct routes · about 113 min · first bus 06:35, last bus 22:15 (weekdays); night service E1 runs 06:23–04:30.
Next buses to Dundee City Centre as of 13:33
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E1 | Ember | ~113 min | 40 | Sat 40 · Sun 40 | 06:23 | 04:30 | George Street (The Dome) (Stop GL) | Railway Station | Rosyth, Kinross, Bridge of Earn, Walnut Grove, St Madoes, Inchmichael & 2 more |
| UK092 | FlixBus | ~130 min | 16 | Sat 16 · Sun 16 | 06:35 | 22:15 | Bus Station (Gate H-Stance 14) | Overgate | Ingliston, Dunfermline & Perth |
| UKN11 | FlixBus | ~125 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 07:55 | 07:55 | Bus Station (Gate H-Stance 14) | Overgate | Dunfermline & Perth |
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 E1 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Edinburgh to Dundee City Centre?
3 routes run directly from Edinburgh to Dundee City Centre: the E1 (Ember), the UK092 (FlixBus), the UKN11 (FlixBus). The most frequent is the E1, 40 times each weekday — board at George Street (The Dome) (Stop GL) and get off at Railway Station, about 113 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Edinburgh to Dundee City Centre?
Around 113 minutes on the E1, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Rosyth, Kinross, Bridge of Earn, Walnut Grove and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Edinburgh to Dundee City Centre?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:35 and the last around 22:15 — and night service E1 runs 06:23–04:30. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Edinburgh to Dundee City Centre?
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.