Bus from Grangemouth to Edinburgh
4 direct routes · 46–61 min · first bus 06:42, last bus 00:39 (weekdays).
Next buses to Edinburgh as of 04:33
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Grangemouth, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 909 | Scottish Citylink | ~61 min | 9 | Sat 9 · Sun 8 | 06:42 | 20:13 | Newlands Garage (opp) | Haymarket Station (Stop HB) | Boness, Ratho Station, Ingliston, Edinburgh Airport, Ingliston & Gogar |
| E15 | Ember | ~46 min | 4 | Sat 4 · Sun 4 | 11:08 | 00:39 | Newlands Garage (opp) | Haymarket Station (Stop HB) | Ratho Station & Edinburgh Airport |
| E4 | Ember | ~50 min | 4 | Sat 4 · Sun 4 | 08:42 | 23:01 | Newlands Garage (opp) | Haymarket Station (Stop HB) | Ratho Station & Edinburgh Airport |
| 978 | Scottish Citylink | ~48 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 12:32 | 12:32 | Newlands Garage (opp) | Haymarket Station (Stop HB) | Ratho Station, Ingliston & Edinburgh Airport |
Times are for the first boarding point in Grangemouth 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 909 bus, E4 bus or 978 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Grangemouth to Edinburgh?
4 routes run directly from Grangemouth to Edinburgh: the 909 (Scottish Citylink), the E15 (Ember), the E4 (Ember), the 978 (Scottish Citylink). The most frequent is the 909, 9 times each weekday — board at Newlands Garage (opp) and get off at Haymarket Station (Stop HB), about 61 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Grangemouth to Edinburgh?
Between 46 minutes on the E15 and 61 on the 909, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Boness, Ratho Station, Ingliston, Edinburgh Airport and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Grangemouth to Edinburgh?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:42 and the last around 00:39. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Grangemouth to Edinburgh?
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.