🚌 Bus from Edinburgh to Deans

7 direct routes · about 61 min · first bus 06:00, last bus 23:20 (weekdays).

💷 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. Who travels free →

Direct routes

RouteOperatorJourney timeWeekday journeysFirstLastBoard at
X18 Lothian Country Buses ~61 min 38 06:00 23:20 St Andrew's House (opp)
X27 Lothian Country Buses ~103 min 26 04:47 23:25 St Andrew's House (opp)
X28 Lothian Country Buses ~103 min 24 06:17 22:55 St Andrew's House (opp)
N18 Lothian Country Buses ~49 min 2 00:20 03:20 Leith Street (Stop JA)
X39 Midland Bluebird ~58 min 1 19:30 19:30 Lochend Avenue (near)
N28 Lothian Country Buses ~97 min 1 00:05 00:05 Leith Street (Stop JA)
N43 Lothian Country Buses ~73 min 1 00:30 00:30 Leith Street (Stop JA)

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 Deans?

7 routes run directly from Edinburgh to Deans: the X18 (Lothian Country Buses), the X27 (Lothian Country Buses), the X28 (Lothian Country Buses), the N18 (Lothian Country Buses), the X39 (Midland Bluebird), the N28 (Lothian Country Buses), the N43 (Lothian Country Buses).

How long does the bus take from Edinburgh to Deans?

Around 61 minutes on the X18, depending on time of day and traffic.

What time is the first and last bus from Edinburgh to Deans?

On weekdays the first direct bus (the X18) leaves around 06:00 and the last around 23:20. Check the route timetable for weekends.

How much is the bus from Edinburgh to Deans?

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.

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