Bus from Granton to Old Town (Edinburgh)
5 direct routes · 22–42 min · first bus 04:59, last bus 23:33 (weekdays); night service N14 runs 00:44–02:44.
Next buses to Old Town (Edinburgh) as of 07:34
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Granton, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | Lothian Buses | ~42 min | 51 | Sat 48 · Sun 48 | 05:55 | 23:28 | Granton Mains East (opp) | South Bridge (S-bound 1) | — |
| 8 | Lothian Buses | ~33 min | 50 | Sat 48 · Sun 33 | 04:59 | 22:48 | Granton Mains East (opp) | South Bridge (S-bound 1) | — |
| 9 | Lothian Buses | ~35 min | 48 | Sat 46 · Sun 30 | 06:29 | 23:33 | Granton Mains East (opp) | Bristo Place (at) | — |
| X37 | Lothian Buses | ~34 min | 4 | weekdays only | 16:15 | 17:14 | Waterfront Broadway (S-bound) | South Bridge (S-bound 2) | Crewe Toll |
| N14 | Lothian Buses | ~22 min | 3 | Sat 3 · Sun 3 | 00:44 | 02:44 | Granton Mains East (opp) | South Bridge (S-bound 1) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Granton 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 14 bus, 8 bus, 9 bus, X37 bus or N14 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Granton to Old Town?
5 routes run directly from Granton to Old Town: the 14 (Lothian Buses), the 8 (Lothian Buses), the 9 (Lothian Buses), the X37 (Lothian Buses), the N14 (Lothian Buses). The most frequent is the 14, 51 times each weekday — board at Granton Mains East (opp) and get off at South Bridge (S-bound 1), about 42 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Granton to Old Town?
Between 22 minutes on the N14 and 42 on the 14, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Granton to Old Town?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:59 and the last around 23:33 — and night service N14 runs 00:44–02:44. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Granton 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.