🚌 Bus from Edinburgh West End to Old Town
10 direct routes · about 13 min · first bus 04:26, last bus 23:32 (weekdays).
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | Lothian Buses | ~13 min | 96 | 04:26 | 23:32 | Lothian Road (Stop XC) |
| 3 | Lothian Buses | ~12 min | 81 | 04:47 | 23:36 | Shandwick Place (Stop SA) |
| 31 | Lothian Buses | ~13 min | 69 | 05:43 | 23:25 | Shandwick Place (Stop SA) |
| 37 | Lothian Buses | ~14 min | 66 | 04:27 | 23:18 | Drumsheugh Place (Stop QA) |
| 33 | Lothian Buses | ~12 min | 52 | 04:59 | 23:15 | Shandwick Place (Stop SA) |
| N30 | Lothian Buses | ~10 min | 6 | 00:54 | 00:14 | Lothian Road (Stop XC) |
| N37 | Lothian Buses | ~10 min | 4 | 00:09 | 03:09 | Queensferry Street (Stop QC) |
| X37 | Lothian Buses | ~16 min | 4 | 16:33 | 17:32 | Drumsheugh Place (Stop QA) |
| X33 | Lothian Buses | ~14 min | 3 | 16:31 | 17:46 | Lothian Road (Stop XC) |
| X31 | Lothian Buses | ~15 min | 3 | 16:38 | 17:38 | Shandwick Place (Stop SA) |
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 Old Town?
10 routes run directly from Edinburgh West End to Old Town: the 30 (Lothian Buses), the 3 (Lothian Buses), the 31 (Lothian Buses), the 37 (Lothian Buses), the 33 (Lothian Buses), the N30 (Lothian Buses), the N37 (Lothian Buses), the X37 (Lothian Buses), the X33 (Lothian Buses), the X31 (Lothian Buses).
How long does the bus take from Edinburgh West End to Old Town?
Around 13 minutes on the 30, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Edinburgh West End to Old Town?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 30) leaves around 04:26 and the last around 23:32. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Edinburgh West End to Old Town?
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.