Bus from Dalkeith to Gilmerton (Edinburgh)
2 direct routes · about 14 min · first bus 05:05, last bus 23:50 (weekdays); night service N3 runs 01:29–04:29.
Next buses to Gilmerton (Edinburgh) as of 05:58
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Dalkeith, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Lothian Buses | ~14 min | 79 | Sat 74 · Sun 51 | 05:05 | 23:50 | Jarnac Court (at) | Drum Street (NW-bound) | Eskbank & Melville Nursery |
| N3 | Lothian Buses | ~10 min | 4 | Sat 5 · Sun 5 | 01:29 | 04:29 | Jarnac Court (at) | Drum Street (NW-bound) | Eskbank & Melville Nursery |
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.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 3 bus or N3 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Dalkeith to Gilmerton?
2 routes run directly from Dalkeith to Gilmerton: the 3 (Lothian Buses), the N3 (Lothian Buses). The most frequent is the 3, 79 times each weekday — board at Jarnac Court (at) and get off at Drum Street (NW-bound), about 14 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Dalkeith to Gilmerton?
Around 14 minutes on the 3, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Eskbank, Melville Nursery on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Dalkeith to Gilmerton?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:05 and the last around 23:50 — and night service N3 runs 01:29–04:29. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Dalkeith to Gilmerton?
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.