🚌 Bus from Edinburgh West End to Leith
5 direct routes · about 22 min · first bus 04:37, last bus 23:51 (weekdays).
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | Lothian Buses | ~22 min | 81 | 04:37 | 23:51 | Shandwick Place (Stop SB) |
| 16 | Lothian Buses | ~22 min | 80 | 05:39 | 23:44 | Lothian Road (Stop XC) |
| 1 | Lothian Buses | ~22 min | 68 | 04:55 | 23:56 | Lothian Road (Stop XC) |
| 36 | Lothian Buses | ~30 min | 38 | 06:12 | 22:38 | Lothian Road (Stop XC) |
| N16 | Lothian Buses | ~19 min | 8 | 00:21 | 03:51 | Usher Hall (Stop XA) |
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 Leith?
5 routes run directly from Edinburgh West End to Leith: the 25 (Lothian Buses), the 16 (Lothian Buses), the 1 (Lothian Buses), the 36 (Lothian Buses), the N16 (Lothian Buses).
How long does the bus take from Edinburgh West End to Leith?
Around 22 minutes on the 25, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Edinburgh West End to Leith?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 25) leaves around 04:37 and the last around 23:51. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Edinburgh West End to Leith?
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.