Bus from Gilmerton (Edinburgh) to Wester Hailes
3 direct routes · 19–68 min · first bus 04:33, last bus 00:08 (weekdays).
Next buses to Wester Hailes as of 06:24
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 | ~68 min | 78 | Sat 73 · Sun 50 | 05:15 | 23:34 | Drum Street (NW-bound) | Westside Plaza (Stop 3) | — |
| 18 | Lothian Buses | ~31 min | 36 | Sat 27 · Sun 27 | 04:33 | 00:08 | Burndale Place (opp) | Hailesland Place (after) | — |
| X40 | Lothian Country Buses | ~19 min | 14 | Sat 10 · Sun 10 | 06:46 | 20:26 | Drum Street (SE-bound) | Westside Plaza (Stop 2) | — |
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, 18 bus or X40 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Gilmerton to Wester Hailes?
3 routes run directly from Gilmerton to Wester Hailes: the 3 (Lothian Buses), the 18 (Lothian Buses), the X40 (Lothian Country Buses). The most frequent is the 3, 78 times each weekday — board at Drum Street (NW-bound) and get off at Westside Plaza (Stop 3), about 68 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Gilmerton to Wester Hailes?
Between 19 minutes on the X40 and 68 on the 3, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Gilmerton to Wester Hailes?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:33 and the last around 00:08. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Gilmerton to Wester Hailes?
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.