Bus from Gilmerton (Edinburgh) to Dalkeith
2 direct routes · about 11 min · first bus 05:09, last bus 00:06 (weekdays); night service N3 runs 00:31–03:33.
Next buses to Dalkeith as of 06:20
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Gilmerton, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Lothian Buses | ~11 min | 81 | Sat 75 · Sun 48 | 05:09 | 00:06 | Drum Street (SE-bound) | Croft Street (opp) | Melville Nursery & Eskbank |
| N3 | Lothian Buses | ~9 min | 4 | Sat 7 · Sun 7 | 00:31 | 03:33 | Drum Street (SE-bound) | Croft Street (opp) | Melville Nursery & Eskbank |
Times are for the first boarding point in Gilmerton 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 3 bus or N3 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Gilmerton to Dalkeith?
2 routes run directly from Gilmerton to Dalkeith: the 3 (Lothian Buses), the N3 (Lothian Buses). The most frequent is the 3, 81 times each weekday — board at Drum Street (SE-bound) and get off at Croft Street (opp), about 11 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Gilmerton to Dalkeith?
Around 11 minutes on the 3, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Melville Nursery, Eskbank on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Gilmerton to Dalkeith?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:09 and the last around 00:06 — and night service N3 runs 00:31–03:33. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Gilmerton to Dalkeith?
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.