Bus from Craigentinny to Old Town (Edinburgh)
2 direct routes · 21–31 min · first bus 04:51, last bus 22:45 (weekdays).
Next buses to Old Town (Edinburgh) as of 11:47
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Craigentinny, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49 | Lothian Buses | ~31 min | 52 | Sat 48 · Sun 36 | 04:51 | 22:45 | Craigentinny Crossroads (after) | South Bridge (S-bound 1) | — |
| 45 | Lothian Buses | ~21 min | 25 | Sat 20 · Sun 10 | 05:57 | 18:41 | Moira Terrace (near) | South Bridge (S-bound 1) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Craigentinny 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 49 bus or 45 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Craigentinny to Old Town?
2 routes run directly from Craigentinny to Old Town: the 49 (Lothian Buses), the 45 (Lothian Buses). The most frequent is the 49, 52 times each weekday — board at Craigentinny Crossroads (after) and get off at South Bridge (S-bound 1), about 31 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Craigentinny to Old Town?
Between 21 minutes on the 45 and 31 on the 49, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Craigentinny to Old Town?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:51 and the last around 22:45. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Craigentinny 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.