Bus from Edinburgh West End to Colinton
5 direct routes · 16–30 min · first bus 04:41, last bus 23:53 (weekdays); night services N16 and N44 run 00:34–03:35.
Next buses to Colinton as of 07:54
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Edinburgh West End, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | Lothian Buses | ~30 min | 85 | Sat 79 · Sun 63 | 04:41 | 23:41 | Usher Hall (Stop XF) | St Cuthbert's Church (opp) | — |
| 44 | Lothian Buses | ~23 min | 77 | Sat 60 · Sun 46 | 05:42 | 23:53 | Shandwick Place (Stop SF) | Spylaw Park (after) | — |
| 10 | Lothian Buses | ~20 min | 54 | Sat 46 · Sun 33 | 05:44 | 23:29 | Usher Hall (Stop XF) | Rustic Cottages (after) | — |
| N16 | Lothian Buses | ~18 min | 4 | Sat 4 · Sun 4 | 00:35 | 03:35 | Usher Hall (Stop XF) | St Cuthbert's Church (opp) | — |
| N44 | Lothian Buses | ~16 min | 2 | Sat 3 · Sun 3 | 00:34 | 01:39 | Shandwick Place (Stop SF) | Spylaw Park (after) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Edinburgh West End 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 16 bus, 44 bus, 10 bus, N16 bus or N44 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Edinburgh West End to Colinton?
5 routes run directly from Edinburgh West End to Colinton: the 16 (Lothian Buses), the 44 (Lothian Buses), the 10 (Lothian Buses), the N16 (Lothian Buses), the N44 (Lothian Buses). The most frequent is the 16, 85 times each weekday — board at Usher Hall (Stop XF) and get off at St Cuthbert's Church (opp), about 30 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Edinburgh West End to Colinton?
Between 16 minutes on the N44 and 30 on the 16, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Edinburgh West End to Colinton?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:41 and the last around 23:53 — and night services N16 and N44 run 00:34–03:35. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Edinburgh West End to Colinton?
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.