Trossachs Explorer – Bus Service
Loch Katrine and the Trossachs are easily accessible by public transport with the Trossachs Explorer bus. This summer/autumn service (7th July to 5th October 2025) connects Trossachs Pier, Loch Katrine, with Drymen, Aberfoyle, Callander and other key locations across the area.
It’s a great way to visit Loch Katrine and explore other great attractions in the Trossachs, with timetables coordinated to connect with sailings on the loch, as well as other bus services from Stirling, Glasgow and Balloch.
Route Stops within the Trossachs Area
Drymen (for connections with Balloch and Balmaha), Aberfoyle, The Lodge, Ben Venue, Loch Katrine, Ben A’an, Brig o’ Turk, Kilmahog (for Ben Ledi), and Callander (for connections with Stirling).
Accessibility & Vehicles
The service uses two low-emission, modern buses. Each vehicle has a capacity for up to 18 seated passengers and nine standing, with wheelchair access provided.
Frequency
Running 7 days a week, up to 7 times a day. Click here for the timetable showing the route from Balloch to Callander, and click here for the timetable from Callander to Balloch.
Fares
An all-day adult ticket on the Trossachs Explorer is £6, with reduced fares of £3.50 for children and £5.65 for students.
A group or family ticket (for up to 5 people) costs £16.
Planning to travel more often? A 7-journey saver ticket is available for £25.
For wider travel on McColls services (including routes 207, 305, 306, 309 and TEX), an all-day ticket costs £9.50 for adults, £5 for children, and £8 for students.
Under-22s and over-60s with a National Entitlement Card travel free.