Bus from Clermiston to Leith
2 direct routes · 34–62 min · first bus 04:25, last bus 00:06 (weekdays).
Next buses to Leith as of 10:43
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Clermiston, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Lothian Buses | ~34 min | 72 | Sat 63 · Sun 40 | 04:41 | 00:06 | Drum Brae Hub (opp) | Kirkgate Centre | Crewe Toll |
| 1 | Lothian Buses | ~62 min | 68 | Sat 57 · Sun 45 | 04:25 | 23:25 | Clermiston Crescent (opp) | Dalmeny Street (before) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Clermiston 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 21 bus or 1 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Clermiston to Leith?
2 routes run directly from Clermiston to Leith: the 21 (Lothian Buses), the 1 (Lothian Buses). The most frequent is the 21, 72 times each weekday — board at Drum Brae Hub (opp) and get off at Kirkgate Centre, about 34 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Clermiston to Leith?
Between 34 minutes on the 21 and 62 on the 1, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Crewe Toll on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Clermiston to Leith?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:25 and the last around 00:06. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Clermiston to Leith?
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.