🚌 Bus from Edinburgh to Dalkeith
6 direct routes · about 87 min · first bus 04:21, last bus 23:07 (weekdays).
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Lothian Buses | ~87 min | 81 | 04:21 | 23:07 | Clovenstone Drive (E-bound) |
| 48 | Lothian Buses | ~30 min | 48 | 04:54 | 23:35 | Fort Kinnaird West (o/s) |
| 51 | Borders Buses | ~39 min | 8 | 08:35 | 19:05 | Bus Station (Gate E-Stance 10) |
| N3 | Lothian Buses | ~37 min | 4 | 00:01 | 03:06 | West Maitland Street (Stop HC) |
| X33 | Lothian Buses | ~59 min | 3 | 16:26 | 17:41 | Semple Street (N-bound) |
| 6 | Lothian Community Transport | ~51 min | 1 | 15:20 | 15:20 | Asda The Jewel (Stop 2) |
Times are for the first boarding point in Edinburgh on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Edinburgh to Dalkeith?
6 routes run directly from Edinburgh to Dalkeith: the 3 (Lothian Buses), the 48 (Lothian Buses), the 51 (Borders Buses), the N3 (Lothian Buses), the X33 (Lothian Buses), the 6 (Lothian Community Transport).
How long does the bus take from Edinburgh to Dalkeith?
Around 87 minutes on the 3, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Edinburgh to Dalkeith?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 3) leaves around 04:21 and the last around 23:07. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Edinburgh to Dalkeith?
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.