🚌 Bus from Balerno to Edinburgh
3 direct routes · about 19 min · first bus 06:30, last bus 21:42 (weekdays).
💷 Fares on this journey are set by the operator — the England fare cap doesn't apply in Scotland. Under-22s, over-60s and eligible disabled passengers travel free with a National Entitlement Card. Who travels free →
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32 | Lothian Buses | ~19 min | 16 | 06:30 | 21:42 | Cockburn Crescent (at) |
| 44 | Lothian Buses | ~20 min | 9 | 04:56 | 08:29 | Balerno High School (at) |
| N44 | Lothian Buses | ~9 min | 2 | 01:07 | 02:09 | Cockburn Crescent (at) |
Times are for the first boarding point in Balerno on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Balerno to Edinburgh?
3 routes run directly from Balerno to Edinburgh: the 32 (Lothian Buses), the 44 (Lothian Buses), the N44 (Lothian Buses).
How long does the bus take from Balerno to Edinburgh?
Around 19 minutes on the 32, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Balerno to Edinburgh?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 32) leaves around 06:30 and the last around 21:42. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Balerno to Edinburgh?
Fares on this journey are set by the operator — the England fare cap doesn't apply in Scotland. Under-22s, over-60s and eligible disabled passengers travel free with a National Entitlement Card.