Bus from Balerno to Edinburgh West End
2 direct routes · 24–41 min · first bus 05:01, last bus 23:06 (weekdays); night service N44 runs 01:07–02:09.
Next buses to Edinburgh West End as of 07:21
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Balerno, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44 | Lothian Buses | ~41 min | 75 | Sat 58 · Sun 47 | 05:01 | 23:06 | Marchbank Drive (after) | Shandwick Place (Stop SB) | Currie |
| N44 | Lothian Buses | ~24 min | 2 | Sat 2 · Sun 2 | 01:07 | 02:09 | Marchbank Drive (after) | Shandwick Place (Stop SB) | Currie |
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.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 44 bus or N44 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Balerno to Edinburgh West End?
2 routes run directly from Balerno to Edinburgh West End: the 44 (Lothian Buses), the N44 (Lothian Buses). The most frequent is the 44, 75 times each weekday — board at Marchbank Drive (after) and get off at Shandwick Place (Stop SB), about 41 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Balerno to Edinburgh West End?
Between 24 minutes on the N44 and 41 on the 44, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Currie on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Balerno to Edinburgh West End?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:01 and the last around 23:06 — and night service N44 runs 01:07–02:09. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Balerno to Edinburgh West End?
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.
Same journey, other stops
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