🚌 Bus from Edinburgh West End to South Side
7 direct routes · about 16 min · first bus 04:27, last bus 23:18 (weekdays).
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37 | Lothian Buses | ~16 min | 66 | 04:27 | 23:18 | Drumsheugh Place (Stop QA) |
| 47 | Lothian Buses | ~18 min | 41 | 08:58 | 23:28 | Drumsheugh Place (Stop QA) |
| 12 | Lothian Buses | ~10 min | 33 | 06:52 | 23:33 | Usher Hall (Stop XF) |
| 47B | Lothian Buses | ~18 min | 9 | 05:38 | 08:42 | Drumsheugh Place (Stop QA) |
| X37 | Lothian Buses | ~19 min | 4 | 16:33 | 17:32 | Drumsheugh Place (Stop QA) |
| X31 | Lothian Buses | ~18 min | 3 | 16:38 | 17:38 | Shandwick Place (Stop SA) |
| 30 | Lothian Buses | ~14 min | 1 | 08:32 | 08:32 | Lothian Road (Stop XC) |
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 South Side?
7 routes run directly from Edinburgh West End to South Side: the 37 (Lothian Buses), the 47 (Lothian Buses), the 12 (Lothian Buses), the 47B (Lothian Buses), the X37 (Lothian Buses), the X31 (Lothian Buses), the 30 (Lothian Buses).
How long does the bus take from Edinburgh West End to South Side?
Around 16 minutes on the 37, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Edinburgh West End to South Side?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 37) leaves around 04:27 and the last around 23:18. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Edinburgh West End to South Side?
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.