Bus from Gilmerton (Edinburgh) to Gorebridge
3 direct routes · about 27 min · first bus 04:29, last bus 23:20 (weekdays); night service N3 runs 00:31–03:33.
Next buses to Gorebridge as of 12:02
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 | Lothian Buses | ~27 min | 51 | Sat 47 · Sun 38 | 04:29 | 23:20 | Drum Street (SE-bound) | Gorebridge Inn (opp) | Melville Nursery, Eskbank, Newbattle, Lothianbridge, Newtongrange & Gowkshill |
| N3 | Lothian Buses | ~31 min | 4 | Sat 5 · Sun 5 | 00:31 | 03:33 | Drum Street (SE-bound) | Gorebridge Inn (opp) | Melville Nursery, Eskbank, Dalkeith, Kippielaw, Easthouses, Bryans & 2 more |
| X29 | Lothian Buses | ~30 min | 2 | weekdays only | 17:22 | 18:00 | Drum Street (SE-bound) | Gorebridge Inn (opp) | Melville Nursery, Eskbank, Newbattle, Lothianbridge, Newtongrange & Gowkshill |
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 29 bus, N3 bus or X29 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Gilmerton to Gorebridge?
3 routes run directly from Gilmerton to Gorebridge: the 29 (Lothian Buses), the N3 (Lothian Buses), the X29 (Lothian Buses). The most frequent is the 29, 51 times each weekday — board at Drum Street (SE-bound) and get off at Gorebridge Inn (opp), about 27 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Gilmerton to Gorebridge?
Around 27 minutes on the 29, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Melville Nursery, Eskbank, Newbattle, Lothianbridge and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Gilmerton to Gorebridge?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:29 and the last around 23:20 — and night service N3 runs 00:31–03:33. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Gilmerton to Gorebridge?
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.