Bus from Perth to Cumbernauld
5 direct routes · 62–89 min · first bus 04:43, last bus 01:58 (weekdays); night services M9 run 21:16–02:16.
Next buses to Cumbernauld as of 03:21
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Perth, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E3 | Ember | ~62 min | 21 | Sat 21 · Sun 21 | 04:43 | 01:58 | Park and Ride (Stop C) | Greenfaulds High School (At) | Auchterarder, Greenloaning, Dunblane & Stirling |
| M8 | Scottish Citylink | ~73 min | 7 | Sat 7 · Sun 7 | 06:55 | 16:30 | Park and Ride (Stop A) | Town Centre Stances (stance 6) | Auchterarder, Dunblane, Bridge of Allan & Stirling |
| M8 | Park's of Hamilton | ~89 min | 6 | Sat 6 · Sun 6 | 11:04 | 19:34 | Canal Street (Stop ZP) | Town Centre Stances (stance 6) | Auchterarder, Dunblane, Bridge of Allan & Stirling |
2 occasional services — once or twice a day · M9
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M9 | Scottish Citylink | ~74 min | 2 | Sat 2 · Sun 2 | 21:16 | 02:16 | Canal Street (Stop ZP) | Town Centre Stances (stance 6) | Auchterarder & Stirling |
| M9 | Park's of Hamilton | ~74 min | 2 | Sat 2 · Sun 2 | 22:46 | 00:46 | Canal Street (Stop ZP) | Town Centre Stances (stance 6) | Auchterarder & Stirling |
Times are for the first boarding point in Perth 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 E3 bus, M8 bus or M9 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Perth to Cumbernauld?
5 routes run directly from Perth to Cumbernauld: the E3 (Ember), the M8 (Scottish Citylink), the M8 (Park's of Hamilton), the M9 (Scottish Citylink), the M9 (Park's of Hamilton). The most frequent is the E3, 21 times each weekday — board at Park and Ride (Stop C) and get off at Greenfaulds High School (At), about 62 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Perth to Cumbernauld?
Between 62 minutes on the E3 and 89 on the M8, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Auchterarder, Greenloaning, Dunblane, Stirling on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Perth to Cumbernauld?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:43 and the last around 01:58 — and night services M9 run 21:16–02:16. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Perth to Cumbernauld?
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.