Bus from Gilmerton (Edinburgh) to Fairmilehead
3 direct routes · 7–13 min · first bus 04:25, last bus 00:09 (weekdays); night service N11 runs 00:31–03:31.
Next buses to Fairmilehead as of 09:27
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Lothian Buses | ~13 min | 80 | Sat 76 · Sun 62 | 04:25 | 00:09 | Burndale Place (opp) | Fairmilehead Crossroads (adj) | — |
| 18 | Lothian Buses | ~12 min | 36 | Sat 27 · Sun 27 | 04:33 | 00:08 | Burndale Place (opp) | Frogston Avenue (before) | — |
| N11 | Lothian Buses | ~7 min | 4 | Sat 4 · Sun 4 | 00:31 | 03:31 | Burndale Place (opp) | Fairmilehead Crossroads (adj) | — |
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 11 bus, 18 bus or N11 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Gilmerton to Fairmilehead?
3 routes run directly from Gilmerton to Fairmilehead: the 11 (Lothian Buses), the 18 (Lothian Buses), the N11 (Lothian Buses). The most frequent is the 11, 80 times each weekday — board at Burndale Place (opp) and get off at Fairmilehead Crossroads (adj), about 13 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Gilmerton to Fairmilehead?
Between 7 minutes on the N11 and 13 on the 11, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Gilmerton to Fairmilehead?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:25 and the last around 00:09 — and night service N11 runs 00:31–03:31. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Gilmerton to Fairmilehead?
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.