🚌 Bus from Gilmerton to Old Town
6 direct routes · about 30 min · first bus 05:14, last bus 23:58 (weekdays).
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Lothian Buses | ~30 min | 80 | 05:14 | 23:58 | Gilmerton Station Road (before) |
| 31 | Lothian Buses | ~29 min | 78 | 00:28 | 00:15 | Gilmerton Station Road (NW-bound) |
| 7 | Lothian Buses | ~32 min | 57 | 04:59 | 00:01 | Burndale Place (opp) |
| 29 | Lothian Buses | ~29 min | 50 | 05:24 | 00:21 | Gilmerton Station Road (before) |
| N3 | Lothian Buses | ~13 min | 4 | 01:38 | 04:38 | Gilmerton Station Road (before) |
| X29 | Lothian Buses | ~26 min | 2 | 07:34 | 07:57 | Gilmerton Station Road (before) |
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.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Gilmerton to Old Town?
6 routes run directly from Gilmerton to Old Town: the 3 (Lothian Buses), the 31 (Lothian Buses), the 7 (Lothian Buses), the 29 (Lothian Buses), the N3 (Lothian Buses), the X29 (Lothian Buses).
How long does the bus take from Gilmerton to Old Town?
Around 30 minutes on the 3, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Gilmerton to Old Town?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 3) leaves around 05:14 and the last around 23:58. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Gilmerton to Old Town?
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.