🚌 Bus from Leith to Clermiston
3 direct routes · about 32 min · first bus 04:59, last bus 23:50 (weekdays).
💷 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. Who travels free →
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Lothian Buses | ~32 min | 69 | 04:59 | 23:50 | Kirkgate Centre (opp) |
| 1 | Lothian Buses | ~64 min | 69 | 05:01 | 23:35 | Academy Park (after) |
| 17 | Lothian Buses | ~30 min | 1 | 03:00 | 03:00 | Foot of the Walk (NE-bound) |
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.
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).
How long does the bus take from Leith to Clermiston?
Around 32 minutes on the 21, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Leith to Clermiston?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 21) leaves around 04:59 and the last around 23:50. Check the route timetable 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.