Bus from East Calder to Edinburgh
3 direct routes · 25–46 min · first bus 04:50, last bus 23:29 (weekdays).
Next buses to Edinburgh as of 08:28
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in East Calder, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X27 | Lothian Country Buses | ~46 min | 28 | Sat 26 · Sun 23 | 05:23 | 23:29 | Calderwood (at) | Princes Street (Scott Mon.) (Stop PK) | Calderwood, Wilkieston & Ratho |
| X28 | Lothian Country Buses | ~46 min | 25 | Sat 24 · Sun 23 | 04:50 | 22:59 | Overton Crescent (before) | Princes Street (Scott Mon.) (Stop PK) | Kirknewton, Wilkieston & Ratho |
| X40 | Lothian Country Buses | ~25 min | 14 | Sat 10 · Sun 10 | 05:48 | 19:05 | Calderwood (at) | Burtons Biscuits Factory (at) | Calderwood, Wilkieston & Ratho |
Times are for the first boarding point in East Calder 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 X27 bus, X28 bus or X40 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from East Calder to Edinburgh?
3 routes run directly from East Calder to Edinburgh: the X27 (Lothian Country Buses), the X28 (Lothian Country Buses), the X40 (Lothian Country Buses). The most frequent is the X27, 28 times each weekday — board at Calderwood (at) and get off at Princes Street (Scott Mon.) (Stop PK), about 46 minutes.
How long does the bus take from East Calder to Edinburgh?
Between 25 minutes on the X40 and 46 on the X27, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Calderwood, Wilkieston, Ratho on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from East Calder to Edinburgh?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:50 and the last around 23:29. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from East Calder 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.