Bus from Edinburgh West End to East Craigs
5 direct routes · 20–35 min · first bus 05:10, last bus 00:07 (weekdays); night service N1 runs at 01:10.
Next buses to East Craigs as of 15:28
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Lothian Buses | ~20 min | 100 | Sat 91 · Sun 73 | 05:10 | 00:07 | Shandwick Place (Stop SE) | Drum Brae Gardens (opp) | — |
| 31 | Lothian Buses | ~28 min | 70 | Sat 64 · Sun 45 | 05:16 | 00:03 | Shandwick Place (Stop SE) | East Craigs Centre (Stop 3) | — |
| 1 | Lothian Buses | ~35 min | 69 | Sat 59 · Sun 45 | 05:18 | 23:54 | Usher Hall (Stop XF) | Drum Brae Gardens (opp) | — |
| X47 | Lothian Buses | ~33 min | 3 | weekdays only | 15:31 | 17:22 | Queensferry Street (Stop QE) | East Craigs Centre (Stop 3) | — |
| N1 | Lothian Buses | ~23 min | 1 | Sat 3 · Sun 3 | 01:10 | 01:10 | Usher Hall (Stop XF) | Drum Brae Gardens (opp) | — |
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 26 bus, 31 bus, 1 bus, X47 bus or N1 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Edinburgh West End to East Craigs?
5 routes run directly from Edinburgh West End to East Craigs: the 26 (Lothian Buses), the 31 (Lothian Buses), the 1 (Lothian Buses), the X47 (Lothian Buses), the N1 (Lothian Buses). The most frequent is the 26, 100 times each weekday — board at Shandwick Place (Stop SE) and get off at Drum Brae Gardens (opp), about 20 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Edinburgh West End to East Craigs?
Between 20 minutes on the 26 and 35 on the 1, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Edinburgh West End to East Craigs?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:10 and the last around 00:07 — and night service N1 runs at 01:10. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Edinburgh West End to East Craigs?
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.