Stagecoach Express: Direct Bus Travel

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Looking for a smarter way to travel across East Scotland? we’ve got you.
Stagecoach express city connect coaches give you fast, affordable, direct travel – perfect for commuting, exploring, or simply making your day easier.

And with the Stagecoach Bus App, planning your journey, checking live times, and buying tickets couldn’t be simpler. Everything you need, all in one place.

Why pay more to travel when the bus gives you comfort, convenience, and great value?

🚍 Sometimes, it’s time for the bus. And with city connect, that time is now.

Why you’ll love express city connect

Our luxury coaches link key towns and cities across East Scotland - giving you more freedom for less. And with the Stagecoach Bus App, you’re always in control of your journey.

Travel

Fast, frequent routes to Aberdeen, Edinburgh, Dundee, Glasgow, Livingston, Perth, and across Fife.
Use the app to plan your route, check live times, and know exactly when your bus will arrive.

Explore

Plan a day out without worrying about parking, petrol costs, or city‑centre stress.
Relax and enjoy the journey – the app keeps you updated with real‑time information and personalised alerts.

Connect

Enjoy luxury leather reclining seats, air‑con, phone‑charging at your seat, and onboard toilets on most services.*
Your comfort, your journey – we’ve got you.
Plus, the appstores all your tickets securely, ready when you are.

Commute

Frequent, direct services to Edinburgh and Glasgow.
Park for free at Halbeath or Ferrytoll Park & Ride and switch to the bus to save money, stress, and time.
And with the Stagecoach Bus App, your ticket is always just a tap away.

* Occasionally we may use a vehicle with different features.

Our routes

We operate hundreds of express journeys every week from across Fife via Ferrytoll Park & Ride, with live departure times shown at bus stops in Edinburgh city centre - so you always know exactly when your bus is coming.

At Halbeath Park & Ride, you’ll find fast, frequent connections to Glasgow, Edinburgh, Dunfermline, Kelty, Kinross and more.

Heading to Livingston?
Hop onboard service X51 from Dunfermline or Ferrytoll P&R and make the most of your day - shopping, eating, exploring, or unwinding at The Centre and Livingston Designer Outlet.

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Download our timetables for journeys to the following Express Destinations:

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Travel to Aberdeen from:

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Dundee

Arbroath

Montrose

X7 timetable

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Travel to Edinburgh from:	Download timetable
Dunfermline Rosyth Ferrytoll Park & Ride	X55 timetable
Perth Bridge of Earn (peak times only) Milnathort Kinross Kelty Halbeath Park & Ride Ferrytoll Park & Ride	X56 timetable
Kirkcaldy Dalgety Bay Ferrytoll Park & Ride	X58 timetable
St Andrews Cupar Glenrothes Halbeath Park & Ride Ferrytoll Park & Ride	X59 timetable
Dundee Cupar Leven Kirkcaldy Halbeath Park & Ride Ferrytoll Park & Ride	X61 timetable

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Travel to Dundee from:

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Aberdeen

Montrose

Arbroath

Perth

Ninewells Hospital

X7 timetable

Dundee

Cupar

Leven

Kirkcaldy

Halbeath Park & Ride

Ferrytoll Park & Ride

Edinburgh

X61 timetable

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Travel across Fife from:	Download Timetable
Glasgow, Forth Valley Hospital, Dunfermline, Halbeath P&R, Glenrothes, St Andrews	X24 timetable
Glasgow, Dunfermline, Fife Leisure Park Halbeath P&R, Kirkcaldy	X27 timetable
Livingston, Kirkliston, Ferrytoll P&R, Rosyth, Dunfermline	X51 timetable
Edinburgh, Ferrytoll P&R, Rosyth, Dunfermline	X55 timetable
Edinburgh, Ferrytoll P&R, Halbeath P&R, Kelty, Kinross, Bridge of Earn (peak times only), Perth	X56 timetable
Edinburgh, Ferrytoll P&R, Dalgety Bay, Kirkcaldy	X58 timetable
Edinburgh, Ferrytoll P&R, Halbeath P&R, Glenrothes, Cupar, St Andrews	X59 timetable
Edinburgh, Ferrytoll P&R, Halbeath P&R, Kirkcaldy, Leven, Cupar, Dundee	X61 timetable

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Travel to Glasgow from:

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St Andrews

Cupar

Glenrothes

Halbeath Park & Ride

Dunfermline

Kincardine

Cumbernauld

Glasgow

X24 timetable

Kirkcaldy

Halbeath Park & Ride

Dunfermline

Kincardine

Forth Valley Royal Hospital

Cumbernauld

X27 timetable

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Travel to Livingston from:

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Dunfermline

Rosyth

Ferrytoll P&R

Kirkliston

X51 timetable

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Travel to Perth from:

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Aberdeen

Stonehaven

Montrose

Arbroath

Dundee

X7 timetable

Edinburgh

Ferrytoll P&R

Halbeath P&R

Kelty

Kinross

Milnathort

Bridge of Earn (peak times only)

X56 timetable

Great value tickets – save more when you switch

Want cheaper travel without the hassle? we’ve got you.

Choose from a range of money‑saving options including DayReturn tickets, All-Day travel and great-value off‑peak fares after 9am Monday–Friday and all weekend.

(all prices valid from 3rd May 2026)

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Journey	Adult All-Day	Child All-Day
West Fife to/from Edinburgh	£7.40*	£3.70
Fife to/from Edinburgh	£8.50*	£4.30
West Fife/South Queensferry to/from Livingston	£8.50	£4.30
Kirkcaldy/Glenrothes/Cupar to/from Dundee	£10.10	£5
Stonehaven to/from Aberdeen (DayRider ticket)	£7.40	£4.50
Alloa to/from Stirling	£4.50	£2.30
Perth DayReturn - valid for return travel to Perth as well as unlimited travel within the Perth town zone. Valid from locations as far out as Abernethy, Bein Inn, Dunning, Broom of Dalreoch, Burnbrae, Dunkeld, Cargill, Kinrossie, Kinnaird, Inchmichael and Errol.	£6.40	£3.30

Travelling regularly? Save even more with:

DayRider (adults, students, U16s, groups)
Flexi 5/10 (adults, students)
7‑day MegaRider (adults, students, U16/U19)
4‑week MegaRider (adults, students)
Monthly MegaRider Xtra

The Stagecoach Bus App is the easiest way to buy your tickets - fast, simple and always ready when you are.
Plan your journey, check live bus times, save your favourite routes and get personalised updates that keep your day running smoothly.

Tell us where you’re going in the app and we’ll show you your best fare - easy.

Don’t forget your pass

If you’re under 22 and living in Scotland, you can travel free with a valid NEC or Young Scot card - we’ve got you!

If you’re over 60, you can also enjoy free bus travel with your valid NEC card

Taking the bus: Better for you, better for the planet! 🌍♻️

we’ve got you! Buses play a huge role in reducing air pollution and congestion - just one fully loaded double-decker bus can take 75 cars off the road!

🚍 Sometimes, it’s time for the bus. And when you make the switch, you're doing more than just saving money - you’re helping the planet too!

And the best part? Taking the bus is way more fun than driving! You can:

🎶 Listen to music
📖 Read a book
🎧 Download your favourite podcast

Next time you think about driving, switch to the bus instead! It’s better for your wallet, better for the environment, and a lot more enjoyable.

Use our app to plan your next journey and see how much CO2 you can save!