Bus from East Craigs to Edinburgh West End
4 direct routes · 24–37 min · first bus 04:28, last bus 00:10 (weekdays).
Next buses to Edinburgh West End as of 13:35
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in East Craigs, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Lothian Buses | ~24 min | 97 | Sat 87 · Sun 73 | 04:55 | 23:31 | Drum Brae Park (before) | Shandwick Place (Stop SB) | — |
| 31 | Lothian Buses | ~32 min | 71 | Sat 66 · Sun 47 | 05:20 | 00:10 | East Craigs Centre (Stop 3) | Shandwick Place (Stop SA) | — |
| 1 | Lothian Buses | ~37 min | 68 | Sat 57 · Sun 45 | 04:28 | 23:28 | Drum Brae Park (before) | Lothian Road (Stop XC) | — |
| X47 | Lothian Buses | ~35 min | 2 | weekdays only | 07:15 | 07:31 | East Craigs Centre (Stop 3) | Queensferry Street (Stop QC) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in East Craigs 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 26 bus, 31 bus, 1 bus or X47 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from East Craigs to Edinburgh West End?
4 routes run directly from East Craigs to Edinburgh West End: the 26 (Lothian Buses), the 31 (Lothian Buses), the 1 (Lothian Buses), the X47 (Lothian Buses). The most frequent is the 26, 97 times each weekday — board at Drum Brae Park (before) and get off at Shandwick Place (Stop SB), about 24 minutes.
How long does the bus take from East Craigs to Edinburgh West End?
Between 24 minutes on the 26 and 37 on the 1, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from East Craigs to Edinburgh West End?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:28 and the last around 00:10. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from East Craigs to Edinburgh West End?
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.