Bus from Leith to Newhaven (Edinburgh)
7 direct routes · 2–11 min · first bus 04:44, last bus 00:05 (weekdays); night services N16, N14 and 17 run 00:25–04:11.
Next buses to Newhaven (Edinburgh) as of 14:40
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 | ~11 min | 83 | Sat 76 · Sun 64 | 04:44 | 23:59 | Kirkgate Centre (opp) | Fishmarket Square (at) | — |
| 21 | Lothian Buses | ~5 min | 69 | Sat 63 · Sun 41 | 04:58 | 23:48 | Kirkgate Centre (opp) | Dudley Avenue South (opp) | — |
| 7 | Lothian Buses | ~5 min | 67 | Sat 59 · Sun 47 | 05:29 | 00:05 | Kirkgate Centre (opp) | Dudley Avenue South (opp) | — |
| 14 | Lothian Buses | ~5 min | 53 | Sat 51 · Sun 45 | 06:03 | 23:55 | Kirkgate Centre (opp) | Dudley Avenue South (opp) | — |
| N16 | Lothian Buses | ~6 min | 8 | Sat 8 · Sun 8 | 00:41 | 04:11 | Kirkgate Centre (opp) | Fishmarket Square (at) | — |
| N14 | Lothian Buses | ~2 min | 4 | Sat 4 · Sun 4 | 00:25 | 03:25 | Kirkgate Centre (opp) | Dudley Avenue South (opp) | — |
| 17 | Lothian Buses | ~7 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 03:01 | 03:01 | Kirkgate Centre (opp) | Fishmarket Square (at) | — |
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, 21 bus, 7 bus, 14 bus, N14 bus or 17 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Leith to Newhaven?
7 routes run directly from Leith to Newhaven: the 16 (Lothian Buses), the 21 (Lothian Buses), the 7 (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 Fishmarket Square (at), about 11 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Leith to Newhaven?
Between 2 minutes on the N14 and 11 on the 16, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Leith to Newhaven?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:44 and the last around 00:05 — 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 Newhaven?
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.