E5 Fort William to Glasgow via Dumbarton, Gallowhill
Operated by Ember. First bus 08:00, last bus 22:50. 8 journeys on weekdays. Today, a Sunday: first 07:55, last 22:26. Fares: set by the operator — more.
Night bus — overnight departures 22:05–01:36. Every night. Nights are the night you set out on, so a 01:30 bus on Saturday morning counts as Friday. All night buses.
Wanted a different E5? 3 other bus routes are numbered E5 elsewhere in the UK — see every E5 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 07:55 | 13:27 | 17:39 | 22:06 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| An Aird One (in) | 07:55 | 13:27 | 17:39 | 22:06 |
| Alltonside Guest House (at) | 08:00 | 13:32 | 17:44 | 22:11 |
| Heron Bay Road End (opp) | 08:04 | 13:36 | 17:48 | 22:14 |
| Village Stores (o/s) | 08:14 | 13:47 | 17:58 | 22:24 |
| Tourist Information (o/s) | 08:23 | 13:55 | 18:06 | 22:31 |
| Visitor Centre (opp) | 08:25 | 13:58 | 18:09 | 22:34 |
| Hotel (opp) | 09:03 | 14:37 | 18:47 | 23:10 |
| Public Toilets (at) | 09:20 | 14:54 | 19:04 | 23:26 |
| Hotel (at) | 09:33 | 15:07 | 19:15 | 23:38 |
| Hotel car park (opp) | 09:51 | 15:25 | 19:32 | 23:54 |
| Bypass (S-bound) | 10:06 | 15:40 | 19:46 | 00:07 |
| Lower Stoneymollan Road (near) | 10:18 | 15:55 | 19:56 | 00:16 |
| Terminal Building (Stance 8) | 10:43 | 16:22 | 20:20 | 00:39 |
| Buchanan Bus Station (Stance 57) | · | 16:50 | · | · |
| Buchanan Bus Station (stances) | 11:10 | · | 20:41 | 01:00 |
Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off. A · means that journey does not stop there. Times are shown at the route's main timing stops — buses serve all stops in between. Switch a table to All stops for every stop it calls at, or open a stop's own page for live departures there.
Christmas & bank holidays
These dates are not the usual timetable for the day they fall on. They come from the operator’s published data, which for Christmas and New Year is often late or incomplete, so check with Ember before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.
- Christmas Eve — Thursday, 24 December 2026 towards Glasgow: 4 journeys, first 07:55 towards Fort William: 4 journeys, first 08:23
- Christmas Day — Friday, 25 December 2026 towards Glasgow: 2 journeys, first 12:17 towards Fort William: 2 journeys, first 12:45
- New Year's Eve — Thursday, 31 December 2026 towards Glasgow: 2 journeys, first 12:17 towards Fort William: 2 journeys, first 12:45
- New Year's Day — Friday, 1 January 2027 towards Glasgow: 2 journeys, first 12:17 towards Fort William: 2 journeys, first 12:45
Route map
All stops on route E5
E5 towards Glasgow
All 28 stops
- An Aird One (in) Fort William
- Yacht Club (opp) Fort William
- Alltonside Guest House (at) Fort William
- Croit Anna Hotel (o/s) Fort William
- Heron Bay Road End (opp) Fort William
- Birchbrae Lodges Road End (at) Corran Ferry
- Village Stores (o/s) Onich
- Kinlochleven Road End (at) North Ballachulish
- Tourist Information (o/s) Ballachulish
- Hotel (opp) Glencoe
- Visitor Centre (opp) Glencoe
- Chairlift Road End (at) Glencoe
- Hotel (opp) Bridge Of Orchy
- Pine Trees Leisure Park (opp) Tyndrum
- Public Toilets (at) Crianlarich
- Hotel (at) Inverarnan
- Hotel (at) Ardlui
- Loch Sloy Power Station (opp) Inveruglas
- Hotel car park (opp) Tarbet
- Hotel (opp) Inverbeg
- Bypass (S-bound) Luss
- Duck Bay (SE-bound) Arden
- Lower Stoneymollan Road (near) Balloch
- Barloan Toll (after) Dumbarton
- Terminal Building (Stance 8) Glasgow Airport
- Trident House (Opp) Gallowhill
- Buchanan Bus Station (Stance 57) Glasgow
- Buchanan Bus Station (stances) Glasgow
E5 towards Fort William
All 29 stops
- Buchanan Bus Station (Stance 56) Glasgow
- Buchanan Bus Station (Stance 55) Glasgow
- Buchanan Bus Station (Stance 57) Glasgow
- Trident House (Opp) Gallowhill
- Terminal Building (Stance 8) Glasgow Airport
- Barloan Toll (before) Dumbarton
- Lower Stoneymollan Road (opp) Balloch
- Duck Bay (NW-bound) Arden
- Bypass (N-bound) Luss
- Hotel (at) Inverbeg
- Hotel car park (at) Tarbet
- Loch Sloy Power Station Inveruglas
- Hotel (opp) Ardlui
- Hotel (opp) Inverarnan
- Public Toilets (opp) Crianlarich
- Public Toilets (at) Tyndrum
- Hotel (at) Bridge Of Orchy
- Chairlift Road End (at) Glencoe
- Visitor Centre (at) Glencoe
- Hotel (o/s) Glencoe
- Tourist Information (opp) Ballachulish
- Kinlochleven Road End (opp) North Ballachulish
- Village Stores (opp) Onich
- Corran Ferry Junction (at) Corran Ferry
- Heron Bay Road End (at) Fort William
- Croit Anna Hotel (opp) Fort William
- Alltonside Guest House (opp) Fort William
- Seafield Gardens (opp) Fort William
- An Aird One (in) Fort William
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first E5 coach?
The first E5 departure on weekdays leaves at 08:00 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last E5 coach?
The last E5 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 22:50. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the E5 coach cost?
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.
Who runs the E5 coach?
The E5 is operated by Ember.
Timetable data from Ember via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (Scotland feed). Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.