🚌 Bus from Dalkeith to Edinburgh
6 direct routes · about 17 min · first bus 05:01, last bus 23:47 (weekdays).
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Lothian Buses | ~17 min | 79 | 05:01 | 23:47 | Hepburn Drive (opp) |
| 48 | Lothian Buses | ~17 min | 47 | 05:16 | 23:24 | South Street (at) |
| 51 | Borders Buses | ~17 min | 8 | 07:30 | 18:00 | South Street (at) |
| N3 | Lothian Buses | ~9 min | 4 | 01:29 | 04:29 | South Street (at) |
| X33 | Lothian Buses | ~34 min | 4 | 07:04 | 08:00 | Dalkeith Heights (NE-bound) |
| 5 | Lothian Community Transport | ~32 min | 1 | 14:01 | 14:01 | South Street (at) |
Times are for the first boarding point in Dalkeith on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Dalkeith to Edinburgh?
6 routes run directly from Dalkeith to Edinburgh: the 3 (Lothian Buses), the 48 (Lothian Buses), the 51 (Borders Buses), the N3 (Lothian Buses), the X33 (Lothian Buses), the 5 (Lothian Community Transport).
How long does the bus take from Dalkeith to Edinburgh?
Around 17 minutes on the 3, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Dalkeith to Edinburgh?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 3) leaves around 05:01 and the last around 23:47. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Dalkeith 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.