Bus from Edinburgh to Perth
9 direct routes · 71–90 min · first bus 05:05, last bus 02:18 (weekdays).
Next buses to Perth as of 07:31
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M90 | Scottish Citylink | ~71 min | 13 | Sat 13 · Sun 13 | 07:22 | 00:02 | Queensferry Street (Stop QE) | Park and Ride (Stop A) | Dunfermline & Kinross |
| E9 | Ember | ~78 min | 11 | Sat 11 · Sun 11 | 05:05 | 02:18 | Haymarket Station (Stop HH) | Leonard Street (Stop ZH) | Edinburgh Airport, Kelty & Bridge of Earn |
| UK092 | FlixBus | ~90 min | 9 | Sat 9 · Sun 9 | 06:35 | 22:15 | Bus Station (Gate H-Stance 14) | Park and Ride (Stop C) | Ingliston & Dunfermline |
| M92 | Scottish Citylink | ~75 min | 4 | Sat 4 · Sun 4 | 19:25 | 23:25 | Bus Station (Gate F-Stance 11) | Park and Ride (Stop A) | Dunfermline & Kinross |
| UK094 | FlixBus | ~90 min | 3 | Sat 3 · Sun 3 | 06:40 | 15:10 | Bus Station (Gate H-Stance 14) | Park and Ride (Stop C) | Ingliston |
4 occasional services — once or twice a day · UKN11, 913, M90, M91
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UKN11 | FlixBus | ~85 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 07:55 | 07:55 | Bus Station (Gate H-Stance 14) | Park and Ride (Stop C) | Dunfermline |
| 913 | Scottish Citylink | ~71 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 08:47 | 08:47 | Queensferry Street (Stop QE) | Park and Ride (Stop A) | Dunfermline & Kinross |
| M90 | Park's of Hamilton | ~71 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 11:22 | 11:22 | Queensferry Street (Stop QE) | Park and Ride (Stop A) | Dunfermline & Kinross |
| M91 | Park's of Hamilton | ~71 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 09:22 | 09:22 | Queensferry Street (Stop QE) | Park and Ride (Stop A) | Dunfermline & Kinross |
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 E9 bus, M92 bus or 913 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Edinburgh to Perth?
9 routes run directly from Edinburgh to Perth: the M90 (Scottish Citylink), the E9 (Ember), the UK092 (FlixBus), the M92 (Scottish Citylink), the UK094 (FlixBus), the UKN11 (FlixBus), the 913 (Scottish Citylink), the M90 (Park's of Hamilton), the M91 (Park's of Hamilton). The most frequent is the M90, 13 times each weekday — board at Queensferry Street (Stop QE) and get off at Park and Ride (Stop A), about 71 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Edinburgh to Perth?
Between 71 minutes on the M90 and 90 on the UK092, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Dunfermline, Kinross on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Edinburgh to Perth?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:05 and the last around 02:18. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Edinburgh to Perth?
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.