Bus from Fairmilehead to Gilmerton (Edinburgh)
3 direct routes · 7–12 min · first bus 04:33, last bus 00:10 (weekdays); night service N11 runs 00:19–03:19.
Next buses to Gilmerton (Edinburgh) as of 08:26
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Fairmilehead, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Lothian Buses | ~11 min | 79 | Sat 74 · Sun 60 | 05:58 | 00:10 | Fairmilehead Crossroads (near) | Hyvot Park (before) | — |
| 18 | Lothian Buses | ~12 min | 35 | Sat 26 · Sun 26 | 04:33 | 23:16 | Frogston Avenue (after) | Hyvot Park (before) | — |
| N11 | Lothian Buses | ~7 min | 4 | Sat 4 · Sun 4 | 00:19 | 03:19 | Fairmilehead Crossroads (near) | Hyvot Park (before) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Fairmilehead 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 11 bus, 18 bus or N11 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Fairmilehead to Gilmerton?
3 routes run directly from Fairmilehead to Gilmerton: the 11 (Lothian Buses), the 18 (Lothian Buses), the N11 (Lothian Buses). The most frequent is the 11, 79 times each weekday — board at Fairmilehead Crossroads (near) and get off at Hyvot Park (before), about 11 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Fairmilehead to Gilmerton?
Between 7 minutes on the N11 and 12 on the 18, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Fairmilehead to Gilmerton?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:33 and the last around 00:10 — and night service N11 runs 00:19–03:19. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Fairmilehead to Gilmerton?
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.