978 Bus Station, Edinburgh ↔ Bus Station, Oban
Operated by Scottish Citylink. First bus 09:20, last bus 17:05. 2 journeys on weekdays.
💷 The England fare cap doesn't apply in Scotland — Scottish Citylink sets the fares on the 978. Under-22s, over-60s and eligible disabled passengers travel free with a National Entitlement Card. Who travels free →
Timetable
Times are shown at the route's main timing stops — buses serve all stops in between. For times at your exact stop, open the stop's own page.
towards Bus Station, Oban · Monday to Friday towards Bus Station, Oban · Saturday towards Bus Station, Oban · Sunday towards Bus Station, Edinburgh · Monday to Friday towards Bus Station, Edinburgh · Saturday towards Bus Station, Edinburgh · Sunday
| Bus Station (Gate G-Stance 13) | 17:05 |
|---|---|
| Haymarket Station (Stop HH) | 17:15 |
| Terminal (Stop D) | 17:43 |
| Station Road (before) | 17:48 |
| Newlands Garage (at) | 18:08 |
| Milton Terrace (opp 11) | 18:23 |
| Borestone Crescent (before) | 18:26 |
| Bus Station (Stance 2) | 18:32 |
| Fir Road (at) | 18:50 |
| Ben Sheann Hotel (opp and after) | 19:21 |
| Cameron Court (at) | 19:32 |
| Police Station | 19:56 |
| Glenorchy Lodge Hotel (at) | 20:29 |
| Power Station | 20:43 |
| Hotel (at) | 20:52 |
| Road End (opp) | 21:08 |
| Bus Station (Stance 3) | 21:16 |
Route map
All stops on route 978
978 towards Bus Station, Oban
- Bus Station (Gate G-Stance 13) Edinburgh
- Princes Street (west) (Stop PU) Edinburgh
- Haymarket Station (Stop HH) Haymarket
- Drum Brae South (opp) Corstorphine
- Terminal (Stop D) Edinburgh Airport
- Airport Hotel (after) Ingliston
- Ingliston Road (opp) Ingliston
- Station Road (before) Ratho Station
- Lochend Road (opp) Ratho Station
- Newlands Garage (at) Grangemouth
- Pirnhall Inn (at) Whins of Milton
- Milton Terrace (opp 11) Whins of Milton
- 1314 Inn (after) Whins of Milton
- Borestone Crescent (before) St Ninians
- Islamic Centre (at) Stirling
- Bus Station (Stance 2) Stirling
- The Cowane Centre (at) Stirling
- Union Street (after) Stirling
- Dobbies Garden World (opp) Raploch
- Ochtertyre Carrat Blairdrummond
- Safari Park Entrance (opp) Blairdrummond
- Community Hall (at) Kincardine in Menteith
- Cuthill Brae (opp) Kincardine in Menteith
- Fir Road (at) "Doune "
- Stone Shelter (at) Buchany
- Cottages (opp) Drumvaich
- Heather Centre (opp) Callander
- Drummond Place (opp) Callander
- Esher Crescent (opp) Callander
- Myrtle Inn (opp) Callander
- Tannochbrae Caravan Park (at) Callander
- Lagrannoch Crescent (opp) Callander
- Orchardlea House (before) Callander
- Public Toilets (opp) Callander
- Ben Sheann Hotel (opp and after) Strathyre
- Hotel (opp) Kingshouse
- Cameron Court (at) Lochearnhead
- Garage (opp) Lix Toll
- Luib Hotel (opp) Luib
- Police Station Crianlarich
- Public Toilets (at) Tyndrum
- Farm Road End (opp) Arrivain
- Glenview Road End (at) Dalmally
- Roads Depot (at) Dalmally
- Glenorchy Lodge Hotel (at) Dalmally
- Dalmally Hotel (at) Dalmally
- Rail Station Dalmally
- Cruachan Cottages (at) Lochawe
- Post Office (opp) Lochawe
- St Conans Road junction (opp) Lochawe
- Innis Chonain (after) Lochawe
- Power Station Falls Of Cruachan
- Crunachy Caravan Park (at) Bridge of Awe
- Hotel (at) Taynuilt
- Road End (at) Fearnoch
- Road End (opp) Achnacloich
- Bridge Junction (nr) Connel
- Road End (opp) Dunbeg
- Pennyfuir Cemetery (opp) Oban
- Bus Station (Stance 3) Oban
978 towards Bus Station, Edinburgh
- Bus Station (Stance 3) Oban
- Corran Halls Car Park (at) Oban
- Pennyfuir Cemetery (at) Oban
- Road End (at) Dunbeg
- Bridge Junction (opp) Connel
- Road End (at) Achnacloich
- Road End (opp) Fearnoch
- Hotel (opp) Taynuilt
- Crunachy Caravan Park (opp) Bridge of Awe
- Power Station (opp) Falls Of Cruachan
- Innis Chonain (opp) Lochawe
- St Conans Road junction (nr) Lochawe
- Post Office (nr) Lochawe
- Cruachan Cottages (opp) Lochawe
- Rail Station (opp) Dalmally
- Glenorchy Lodge Hotel (opp) Dalmally
- Dalmally Hotel (opp) Dalmally
- Roads Depot (opp) Dalmally
- Old School House (at) Dalmally
- Farm Road End (at) Arrivain
- Pine Trees Leisure Park (opp) Tyndrum
- Police Station (opp) Crianlarich
- Luib Hotel (at) Luib
- Garage (at) Lix Toll
- Cameron Court (opp) Lochearnhead
- Hotel (near) Kingshouse
- Ben Sheann Hotel (at) Strathyre
- Public Toilets (opp) Callander
- Drummond Place (at) Callander
- Orchardlea House (opp) Callander
- Esher Crescent (after) Callander
- Myrtle Inn (at) Callander
- Tannochbrae Caravan Park (opp) Callander
- Heather Centre Callander
- Cottages (at) Drumvaich
- Bus Shelter (at) Buchany
- Fir Road (opp) "Doune "
- Cuthill Brae (at) Kincardine in Menteith
- Community Hall (opp) Kincardine in Menteith
- Safari Park Entrance (at) Blairdrummond
- Ochtertyre Carrat (opp) Blairdrummond
- Dobbies Garden World (at) Raploch
- Union Street (before) Stirling
- The Cowane Centre (opp) Stirling
- Bus Station (Stance 2) Stirling
- Islamic Centre (opp) Stirling
- Borestone Crescent (opp and after) St Ninians
- Milton Brae (after) St Ninians
- Milton Terrace (at 37) Whins of Milton
- Pirnhall Inn (opp) Whins of Milton
- Newlands Garage (opp) Grangemouth
- Lochend Road (after) Ratho Station
- Station Road (opp) Ratho Station
- Ingliston Road (before) Ingliston
- Airport Hotel (opp) Ingliston
- Terminal (Stop D) Edinburgh Airport
- Drum Brae South (after) Corstorphine
- Haymarket Station (Stop HB) Haymarket
- Princes Street (west) (Stop PE) Edinburgh
- Bus Station (Gate G-Stance 13) Edinburgh
Service history & registered changes
- 🆕 Registered effective 6 Jun 2026 Operating between Edinburgh Bus Station and Oban Station Road Stances given service number 978 effective from 06 June 2026. To amend Timetable.
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
EdinburghStirlingGrangemouthObanCallanderCorstorphineRaplochSt NiniansInglistonEdinburgh AirportDunbegHaymarket
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 978 bus?
The first 978 departure on weekdays leaves at 09:20 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 978 bus?
The last 978 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 17:05. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 978 bus cost?
The England fare cap doesn't apply in Scotland — Scottish Citylink sets the fares on the 978. Under-22s, over-60s and eligible disabled passengers travel free with a National Entitlement Card.
Who runs the 978 bus?
The 978 is operated by Scottish Citylink.
Timetable data from the operator via the DfT Bus Open Data Service. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.