Bus from Broxburn to Edinburgh
5 direct routes · 17–63 min · first bus 03:58, last bus 23:41 (weekdays); night service N18 runs at 02:33.
Next buses to Edinburgh as of 14:40
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Broxburn, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X18 | Lothian Country Buses | ~47 min | 38 | Sat 36 · Sun 29 | 03:58 | 23:41 | Cardross Road (after) | Princes Street (Scott Mon.) (Stop PK) | Newbridge, Ratho Station, Ingliston & Gogar |
| X19 | Lothian Country Buses | ~63 min | 17 | Sat 17 · Sun 13 | 05:14 | 22:00 | Post Office (at) | Princes Street (Scott Mon.) (Stop PK) | Winchburgh, Kirkliston, Newbridge, Ratho Station, Ingliston & Gogar |
| X39 | Midland Bluebird | ~17 min | 3 | Sat 3 · no Sunday buses | 05:52 | 07:27 | Cardross Road (after) | Drum Brae South (after) | Uphall, Newbridge, Ratho Station, Ingliston & Gogar |
2 occasional services — once or twice a day · 16, N18
Often school, college or market-day journeys — check the route before relying on one.
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | SD Travel | ~27 min | 2 | Sat 2 · Sun 2 | 13:23 | 17:53 | Cardross Road (after) | Barnton Junction (E-bound) | Winchburgh, Kirkliston, Queensferry & Dalmeny |
| N18 | Lothian Country Buses | ~34 min | 1 | weekends only | 02:33 | 02:33 | Cardross Road (after) | Princes Street (Scott Mon.) (Stop PK) | Newbridge, Ratho Station, Ingliston & Gogar |
Times are for the first boarding point in Broxburn 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 X18 bus, X19 bus, X39 bus, 16 bus or N18 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Broxburn to Edinburgh?
5 routes run directly from Broxburn to Edinburgh: the X18 (Lothian Country Buses), the X19 (Lothian Country Buses), the X39 (Midland Bluebird), the 16 (SD Travel), the N18 (Lothian Country Buses). The most frequent is the X18, 38 times each weekday — board at Cardross Road (after) and get off at Princes Street (Scott Mon.) (Stop PK), about 47 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Broxburn to Edinburgh?
Between 17 minutes on the X39 and 63 on the X19, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Newbridge, Ratho Station, Ingliston, Gogar on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Broxburn to Edinburgh?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 03:58 and the last around 23:41 — and night service N18 runs at 02:33. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Broxburn 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.