Bus from Leith to Clermiston
3 direct routes · 29–63 min · first bus 04:58, last bus 23:48 (weekdays); night service 17 runs at 03:01.
Next buses to Clermiston as of 08:37
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Leith, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Lothian Buses | ~34 min | 69 | Sat 63 · Sun 41 | 04:58 | 23:48 | Kirkgate Centre (opp) | Clermiston Crescent (opp) | Crewe Toll |
| 1 | Lothian Buses | ~63 min | 69 | Sat 59 · Sun 45 | 05:01 | 23:35 | Academy Park (after) | Drum Brae Hub (opp) | — |
| 17 | Lothian Buses | ~29 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 03:01 | 03:01 | Kirkgate Centre (opp) | Clermiston Crescent (opp) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Leith 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 21 bus, 1 bus or 17 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Leith to Clermiston?
3 routes run directly from Leith to Clermiston: the 21 (Lothian Buses), the 1 (Lothian Buses), the 17 (Lothian Buses). The most frequent is the 21, 69 times each weekday — board at Kirkgate Centre (opp) and get off at Clermiston Crescent (opp), about 34 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Leith to Clermiston?
Between 29 minutes on the 17 and 63 on the 1, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Crewe Toll on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Leith to Clermiston?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:58 and the last around 23:48 — and night service 17 runs at 03:01. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Leith to Clermiston?
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.