Bus from Edinburgh to Winchburgh
4 direct routes · 14–57 min · first bus 06:15, last bus 23:00 (weekdays); night service N43 runs at 00:36.
Next buses to Winchburgh as of 09:25
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X38 | Midland Bluebird | ~54 min | 31 | Sat 29 · Sun 25 | 06:45 | 22:55 | St Andrew's House (at) | Niddry Mains (at) | Gogar, Ingliston, Ratho Station, Newbridge & Kirkliston |
| X19 | Lothian Country Buses | ~57 min | 17 | Sat 17 · Sun 15 | 06:15 | 23:00 | St Andrew's House (at) | Health Centre (opp) | Gogar, Ingliston, Ratho Station, Newbridge & Kirkliston |
2 occasional services — once or twice a day · 16, N43
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | SD Travel | ~14 min | 2 | Sat 2 · Sun 2 | 16:10 | 20:25 | Barnton Junction (W-bound) | Health Centre (opp) | Dalmeny, Queensferry & Kirkliston |
| N43 | Lothian Country Buses | ~46 min | 1 | Sat 2 · Sun 2 | 00:36 | 00:36 | Princes Street (west) (Stop PU) | Health Centre (opp) | Dalmeny, Queensferry & Kirkliston |
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 X38 bus, X19 bus, 16 bus or N43 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Edinburgh to Winchburgh?
4 routes run directly from Edinburgh to Winchburgh: the X38 (Midland Bluebird), the X19 (Lothian Country Buses), the 16 (SD Travel), the N43 (Lothian Country Buses). The most frequent is the X38, 31 times each weekday — board at St Andrew's House (at) and get off at Niddry Mains (at), about 54 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Edinburgh to Winchburgh?
Between 14 minutes on the 16 and 57 on the X19, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Gogar, Ingliston, Ratho Station, Newbridge and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Edinburgh to Winchburgh?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:15 and the last around 23:00 — and night service N43 runs at 00:36. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Edinburgh to Winchburgh?
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.