Bus from Edinburgh to Penicuik
9 direct routes · 32–69 min · first bus 04:29, last bus 23:44 (weekdays); night services N37 and 101B run 23:07–03:09.
Next buses to Penicuik as of 10:33
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Edinburgh, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37 | Lothian Buses | ~69 min | 43 | Sat 52 · Sun 50 | 04:29 | 23:19 | Queensferry Street (Stop QC) | Wilson Street (opp) | Straiton, Loanhead, Bilston, Roslin & Milton Bridge |
| 47 | Lothian Buses | ~38 min | 41 | Sat 46 · Sun 33 | 05:20 | 23:44 | Newington Road (SE-bound) | Wilson Street (opp) | Straiton, Loanhead, Bilston, Gowkley Moss & Milton Bridge |
| X62 | Borders Buses | ~32 min | 26 | Sat 23 · Sun 12 | 07:26 | 22:28 | Salisbury Place (opp) | Wilson Street (opp) | Straiton, Loanhead, Bilston, Gowkley Moss & Milton Bridge |
| 47B | Lothian Buses | ~68 min | 8 | weekdays only | 05:39 | 08:25 | Queensferry Street (Stop QC) | Wilson Street (opp) | Straiton, Loanhead, Bilston, Seafield, Bush Estate & Milton Bridge |
| 101 | Houston's Minicoaches | ~39 min | 7 | Sat 7 · Sun 1 | 08:30 | 20:40 | Usher Hall (Stop XF) | Wilson Street (opp) | Lothianburn, Boghall, Easter Howgate & Flotterstone |
| N37 | Lothian Buses | ~48 min | 4 | Sat 4 · Sun 4 | 00:09 | 03:09 | Queensferry Street (Stop QC) | Wilson Street (opp) | Straiton, Loanhead, Bilston, Roslin & Milton Bridge |
| X37 | Lothian Buses | ~56 min | 4 | weekdays only | 16:35 | 17:34 | Queensferry Street (Stop QC) | Wilson Street (opp) | Straiton, Loanhead, Bilston, Gowkley Moss & Milton Bridge |
2 occasional services — once or twice a day · 37A, 101B
Often school, college or market-day journeys — check the route before relying on one.
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37A | Lothian Buses | ~38 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 20:22 | 20:22 | RH for Children & Young people (Stop IE) | Wilson Street (opp) | Straiton, Loanhead, Bilston, Roslin & Milton Bridge |
| 101B | Houston's Minicoaches | ~36 min | 1 | Fridays and Saturdays only | 23:07 | 23:07 | Usher Hall (Stop XF) | Wilson Street (opp) | Lothianburn, Boghall, Easter Howgate & Flotterstone |
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.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 37 bus, 47 bus, X62 bus, 47B bus, 101 bus, X37 bus, 37A bus or 101B bus timetable.
Fares from Edinburgh to Penicuik
- £2.40 adult single on the X62 (Borders Buses)
Between the stops in the table above. The operators' own published fares, from the Bus Open Data Service; check with the operator before you travel.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Edinburgh to Penicuik?
9 routes run directly from Edinburgh to Penicuik: the 37 (Lothian Buses), the 47 (Lothian Buses), the X62 (Borders Buses), the 47B (Lothian Buses), the 101 (Houston's Minicoaches), the N37 (Lothian Buses), the X37 (Lothian Buses), the 37A (Lothian Buses), the 101B (Houston's Minicoaches). The most frequent is the 37, 43 times each weekday — board at Queensferry Street (Stop QC) and get off at Wilson Street (opp), about 69 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Edinburgh to Penicuik?
Between 32 minutes on the X62 and 69 on the 37, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Straiton, Loanhead, Bilston, Roslin and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Edinburgh to Penicuik?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:29 and the last around 23:44 — and night services N37 and 101B run 23:07–03:09. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Edinburgh to Penicuik?
An adult single from Edinburgh to Penicuik is £2.40 on the X62 (Borders Buses), from Salisbury Place (opp) to Wilson Street (opp). Prices are the operators' own published fares on the Bus Open Data Service — check with the operator before you travel. 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.