Bus from Deans (Livingston) to Edinburgh
5 direct routes · 29–105 min · first bus 03:48, last bus 23:32 (weekdays); night service N18 runs at 02:22.
Next buses to Edinburgh as of 04:13
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Deans, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X18 | Lothian Country Buses | ~60 min | 38 | Sat 36 · Sun 29 | 03:48 | 23:32 | Royston Hall (at) | Princes Street (Scott Mon.) (Stop PK) | Dechmont, Uphall, Broxburn, Newbridge, Ratho Station, Ingliston & 1 more |
| X27 | Lothian Country Buses | ~105 min | 28 | Sat 24 · Sun 23 | 04:34 | 22:43 | Royston Roundabout (before) | Princes Street (Scott Mon.) (Stop PK) | Calderwood, Wilkieston & Ratho |
| X28 | Lothian Country Buses | ~99 min | 25 | Sat 24 · Sun 23 | 04:05 | 22:16 | Nellburn (Opp and after) | Princes Street (Scott Mon.) (Stop PK) | Kirknewton, Wilkieston & Ratho |
| X39 | Midland Bluebird | ~29 min | 3 | Sat 3 · no Sunday buses | 05:40 | 07:12 | McGill's Bus Depot (after) | Drum Brae South (after) | Dechmont, Uphall, Broxburn, Newbridge, Ratho Station, Ingliston & 1 more |
| N18 | Lothian Country Buses | ~45 min | 1 | weekends only | 02:22 | 02:22 | Tesco Distribution Depot (at) | Princes Street (Scott Mon.) (Stop PK) | Dechmont, Uphall, Broxburn, Newbridge, Ratho Station, Ingliston & 1 more |
Times are for the first boarding point in Deans 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 X18 bus, X27 bus, X28 bus, X39 bus or N18 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Deans to Edinburgh?
5 routes run directly from Deans to Edinburgh: the X18 (Lothian Country Buses), the X27 (Lothian Country Buses), the X28 (Lothian Country Buses), the X39 (Midland Bluebird), the N18 (Lothian Country Buses). The most frequent is the X18, 38 times each weekday — board at Royston Hall (at) and get off at Princes Street (Scott Mon.) (Stop PK), about 60 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Deans to Edinburgh?
Between 29 minutes on the X39 and 105 on the X27, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Dechmont, Uphall, Broxburn, Newbridge and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Deans to Edinburgh?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 03:48 and the last around 23:32 — and night service N18 runs at 02:22. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Deans 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.