Bus from Dalkeith to Loanhead (Midlothian)
6 direct routes · 22–48 min · first bus 05:14, last bus 23:29 (weekdays).
Next buses to Loanhead (Midlothian) as of 06:15
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 140 | East Coast Buses | ~22 min | 21 | Sat 20 · Sun 15 | 05:14 | 23:29 | Jarnac Court (at) | McNeil Avenue (opp) | Eskbank, Bonnyrigg, Lasswade & Wadingburn |
| 141 | East Coast Buses | ~24 min | 12 | Sat 10 · no Sunday buses | 07:27 | 18:45 | Jarnac Court (at) | McNeil Avenue (opp) | Eskbank, Bonnyrigg, Lasswade & Wadingburn |
| X33 | Lothian Buses | ~48 min | 3 | weekdays only | 17:13 | 18:28 | Melville Gate Road (opp) | Academy Lane (opp) | Kippielaw, Easthouses, Bryans, Newtongrange, Lothianbridge, Newbattle & 3 more |
3 occasional services — once or twice a day · 800, 3, 1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 800 | Borders Buses | ~28 min | 2 | weekdays only | 09:34 | 12:34 | Jarnac Court (at) | Nivensknowe Park (opp) | Eskbank, Bonnyrigg, Lasswade, Wadingburn & Straiton |
| 3 | Lothian Community Transport | ~10 min | 1 | Mondays only | 11:32 | 11:32 | Jarnac Court (at) | McNeil Avenue (opp) | Eskbank, Lasswade & Wadingburn |
| 1 | Lothian Community Transport | ~22 min | 1 | Mondays only | 09:32 | 09:32 | Jarnac Court (at) | McNeil Avenue (opp) | Eskbank, Lasswade & Wadingburn |
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 140 bus, 141 bus, X33 bus, 800 bus, 3 bus or 1 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Dalkeith to Loanhead?
6 routes run directly from Dalkeith to Loanhead: the 140 (East Coast Buses), the 141 (East Coast Buses), the X33 (Lothian Buses), the 800 (Borders Buses), the 3 (Lothian Community Transport), the 1 (Lothian Community Transport). The most frequent is the 140, 21 times each weekday — board at Jarnac Court (at) and get off at McNeil Avenue (opp), about 22 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Dalkeith to Loanhead?
Between 22 minutes on the 140 and 48 on the X33, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Eskbank, Bonnyrigg, Lasswade, Wadingburn on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Dalkeith to Loanhead?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:14 and the last around 23:29. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Dalkeith to Loanhead?
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.