Bus from Broughton (Edinburgh) to Old Town (Edinburgh)
3 direct routes · about 11 min · first bus 05:15, last bus 23:46 (weekdays).
Next buses to Old Town (Edinburgh) as of 09:34
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Broughton, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Lothian Buses | ~11 min | 50 | Sat 48 · Sun 33 | 05:15 | 23:01 | Mansfield Place (SE-bound) | South Bridge (S-bound 1) | — |
| 9 | Lothian Buses | ~14 min | 48 | Sat 46 · Sun 30 | 06:46 | 23:46 | Mansfield Place (SE-bound) | Bristo Place (at) | — |
| 28 | Lothian Buses | ~10 min | 23 | Sat 22 · no Sunday buses | 07:52 | 19:14 | Mansfield Place (SE-bound) | South Bridge (S-bound 2) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Broughton 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 8 bus, 9 bus or 28 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Broughton to Old Town?
3 routes run directly from Broughton to Old Town: the 8 (Lothian Buses), the 9 (Lothian Buses), the 28 (Lothian Buses). The most frequent is the 8, 50 times each weekday — board at Mansfield Place (SE-bound) and get off at South Bridge (S-bound 1), about 11 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Broughton to Old Town?
Around 11 minutes on the 8, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Broughton to Old Town?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:15 and the last around 23:46. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Broughton to Old Town?
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.