🚌 Bus from Haymarket to South Side
4 direct routes · about 18 min · first bus 05:40, last bus 22:40 (weekdays).
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Lothian Buses | ~18 min | 47 | 05:40 | 22:40 | Haymarket Station (Stop HA) |
| 12 | Lothian Buses | ~17 min | 32 | 06:46 | 23:27 | Haymarket Station (Stop HB) |
| 60 | Midland Bluebird | ~10 min | 9 | 09:10 | 17:10 | Torphichen Street (Stop HE) |
| X31 | Lothian Buses | ~20 min | 3 | 16:36 | 17:36 | West Maitland Street (Stop HC) |
Times are for the first boarding point in Haymarket 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 Haymarket to South Side?
4 routes run directly from Haymarket to South Side: the 2 (Lothian Buses), the 12 (Lothian Buses), the 60 (Midland Bluebird), the X31 (Lothian Buses).
How long does the bus take from Haymarket to South Side?
Around 18 minutes on the 2, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Haymarket to South Side?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 2) leaves around 05:40 and the last around 22:40. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Haymarket to South Side?
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.