Bus from Dalkeith to Straiton (Midlothian)
4 direct routes · 24–51 min · first bus 09:34, last bus 18:28 (weekdays).
Next buses to Straiton (Midlothian) as of 08:39
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X33 | Lothian Buses | ~51 min | 3 | weekdays only | 17:13 | 18:28 | Melville Gate Road (opp) | Retail Park (at) | Kippielaw, Easthouses, Bryans, Newtongrange, Lothianbridge, Newbattle & 4 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 | ~24 min | 2 | weekdays only | 09:34 | 12:34 | Jarnac Court (at) | Straiton Cottages (opp) | Eskbank, Bonnyrigg, Lasswade, Wadingburn & Loanhead |
| 3 | Lothian Community Transport | ~18 min | 1 | Mondays only | 11:32 | 11:32 | Jarnac Court (at) | Sainsburys (At) | Eskbank, Lasswade, Wadingburn & Loanhead |
| 1 | Lothian Community Transport | ~28 min | 1 | Mondays only | 09:32 | 09:32 | Jarnac Court (at) | Sainsburys (At) | Eskbank, Lasswade, Wadingburn & Loanhead |
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 X33 bus, 800 bus, 3 bus or 1 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Dalkeith to Straiton?
4 routes run directly from Dalkeith to Straiton: the X33 (Lothian Buses), the 800 (Borders Buses), the 3 (Lothian Community Transport), the 1 (Lothian Community Transport). The most frequent is the X33, 3 times each weekday — board at Melville Gate Road (opp) and get off at Retail Park (at), about 51 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Dalkeith to Straiton?
Between 24 minutes on the 800 and 51 on the X33, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Kippielaw, Easthouses, Bryans, Newtongrange and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Dalkeith to Straiton?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 09:34 and the last around 18:28. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Dalkeith to Straiton?
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.