Bus from Leith to Granton
5 direct routes · 12–22 min · first bus 04:44, last bus 23:59 (weekdays); night services N16, N14 and 17 run 00:25–04:11. Today, a Sunday: first bus 04:40, last bus 23:59.
Next buses to Granton as of 23:54
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | Lothian Buses | ~20 min | 83 | Sat 76 · Sun 64 | 04:44 | 23:59 | Kirkgate Centre (opp) | Granton Mains East (before) | — |
| 14 | Lothian Buses | ~22 min | 53 | Sat 51 · Sun 45 | 06:03 | 23:55 | Kirkgate Centre (opp) | Granton Mains East (before) | — |
| N16 | Lothian Buses | ~12 min | 8 | Sat 8 · Sun 8 | 00:41 | 04:11 | Kirkgate Centre (opp) | Granton Mains East (before) | — |
| N14 | Lothian Buses | ~14 min | 4 | Sat 4 · Sun 4 | 00:25 | 03:25 | Kirkgate Centre (opp) | Granton Mains East (before) | — |
| 17 | Lothian Buses | ~15 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 03:01 | 03:01 | Kirkgate Centre (opp) | Granton Mains East (before) | — |
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 16 bus, 14 bus, N16 bus, N14 bus or 17 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Leith to Granton?
5 routes run directly from Leith to Granton: the 16 (Lothian Buses), the 14 (Lothian Buses), the N16 (Lothian Buses), the N14 (Lothian Buses), the 17 (Lothian Buses). The most frequent is the 16, 83 times each weekday — board at Kirkgate Centre (opp) and get off at Granton Mains East (before), about 20 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Leith to Granton?
Between 12 minutes on the N16 and 22 on the 14, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Leith to Granton?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:44 and the last around 23:59 — and night services N16, N14 and 17 run 00:25–04:11. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Leith to Granton?
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.