Ember

All 28 bus routes operated by Ember.
EMBR
28 routes
6 areas served
6 counties
Ember website screenshot showing their bus services and timetable information
Ember runs the UK's first all-electric intercity bus service across Scotland. Routes link Dundee, Aberdeen, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Oban, Fort William and Inverness, with stops at towns and villages in between plus direct airport services at Edinburgh, Glasgow and Aberdeen. Buses feature comfortable seats with extra legroom, USB charging at every seat, free 5G Wi-Fi, spaces for bikes and wheelchairs, and live tracking. Started in 2019 and based in Edinburgh, the operator focuses on zero-emission travel and passenger comfort.
Address
Ember Core Ltd, 23 Charlotte Square, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH2 4DF
Founded
2019

On-board & services

Free WiFi Real-time tracking USB charging Comfortable seats with extra legroom Free 5G Wi-Fi Toilets on 98% of buses Individual air conditioning Charging cables available to borrow from driver

Tickets & fares

Glasgow-Oban
New route launching 11 March 2026 with four return trips daily

Accessibility

Dedicated wheelchair spaces use a lift at centre doors and can be reserved online without advance notice or bought on board if available. Free bike and wheelchair spaces bookable minutes ahead.

14 routes

RouteOperatorServes
E1EmberBridge of Don EdinburghTimetable
E10EmberDouglas Dundee City CentreTimetable
E11EmberDundee City Centre Bridge of DonTimetable
E13EmberRatho EdinburghTimetable
E14EmberInverness ObanTimetable
E16EmberOban TarbetTimetable
E3EmberDundee City Centre RaplochTimetable
E4EmberEdinburgh Fort WilliamTimetable
E4XEmberEdinburgh Fort WilliamTimetable
E5EmberFort William ArdenTimetable
E6EmberThurso InvernessTimetable
E7EmberBridge of Don InvernessTimetable
E8EmberDunblane InvernessTimetable
E9EmberEdinburgh InvernessTimetable