🚌 Bus from Edinburgh West End to East Craigs
2 direct routes · about 28 min · first bus 05:16, last bus 00:03 (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
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | Lothian Buses | ~28 min | 69 | 05:16 | 00:03 | Shandwick Place (Stop SE) |
| X47 | Lothian Buses | ~33 min | 3 | 15:31 | 17:22 | Queensferry Street (Stop QE) |
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.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Edinburgh West End to East Craigs?
2 routes run directly from Edinburgh West End to East Craigs: the 31 (Lothian Buses), the X47 (Lothian Buses).
How long does the bus take from Edinburgh West End to East Craigs?
Around 28 minutes on the 31, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Edinburgh West End to East Craigs?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 31) leaves around 05:16 and the last around 00:03. Check the route timetable 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.