Bus from Edinburgh West End to Leith
8 direct routes · 19–33 min · first bus 04:18, last bus 23:57 (weekdays); night service N16 runs 00:22–03:52.
Next buses to Leith as of 14:06
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | Lothian Buses | ~22 min | 81 | Sat 77 · Sun 59 | 04:35 | 23:49 | Shandwick Place (Stop SB) | Foot of the Walk (NE-bound) | — |
| 16 | Lothian Buses | ~22 min | 80 | Sat 74 · Sun 62 | 05:39 | 23:43 | Lothian Road (Stop XC) | Kirkgate Centre (opp) | — |
| 1 | Lothian Buses | ~20 min | 68 | Sat 57 · Sun 45 | 04:55 | 23:57 | Lothian Road (Stop XC) | Dalmeny Street (before) | — |
| 34 | Lothian Buses | ~33 min | 52 | Sat 48 · Sun 36 | 04:18 | 23:35 | Lothian Road (Stop XC) | Bernard Street (NW-bound) | — |
| 10 | Lothian Buses | ~24 min | 51 | Sat 43 · Sun 31 | 06:29 | 23:20 | Lothian Road (Stop XC) | Cables Wynd (opp) | — |
| 36 | Lothian Buses | ~22 min | 39 | Sat 33 · Sun 28 | 06:16 | 22:46 | Drumsheugh Place (Stop QF) | St Anthony Street (opp) | — |
| 13 | Midland Bluebird | ~23 min | 12 | Sat 11 · no Sunday buses | 06:57 | 19:02 | Queensferry Street (Stop QC) | Dalmeny Street (before) | — |
| N16 | Lothian Buses | ~19 min | 8 | Sat 8 · Sun 8 | 00:22 | 03:52 | Lothian Road (Stop XC) | Kirkgate Centre (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 25 bus, 16 bus, 1 bus, 34 bus, 10 bus, 36 bus or 13 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Edinburgh West End to Leith?
8 routes run directly from Edinburgh West End to Leith: the 25 (Lothian Buses), the 16 (Lothian Buses), the 1 (Lothian Buses), the 34 (Lothian Buses), the 10 (Lothian Buses), the 36 (Lothian Buses), the 13 (Midland Bluebird), the N16 (Lothian Buses). The most frequent is the 25, 81 times each weekday — board at Shandwick Place (Stop SB) and get off at Foot of the Walk (NE-bound), about 22 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Edinburgh West End to Leith?
Between 19 minutes on the N16 and 33 on the 34, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Edinburgh West End to Leith?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:18 and the last around 23:57 — and night service N16 runs 00:22–03:52. Check the route timetables 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.