Bus from Leith to Pilton (Edinburgh)
3 direct routes · 13–21 min · first bus 04:58, last bus 23:55 (weekdays); night service N14 runs 00:25–03:25.
Next buses to Pilton (Edinburgh) as of 07:43
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 | ~19 min | 69 | Sat 63 · Sun 41 | 04:58 | 23:48 | Kirkgate Centre (opp) | Ferry Road Drive (opp) | Crewe Toll |
| 14 | Lothian Buses | ~21 min | 53 | Sat 51 · Sun 45 | 06:03 | 23:55 | Kirkgate Centre (opp) | Boswall Parkway (opp) | — |
| N14 | Lothian Buses | ~13 min | 4 | Sat 4 · Sun 4 | 00:25 | 03:25 | Kirkgate Centre (opp) | Boswall Parkway (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, 14 bus or N14 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Leith to Pilton?
3 routes run directly from Leith to Pilton: the 21 (Lothian Buses), the 14 (Lothian Buses), the N14 (Lothian Buses). The most frequent is the 21, 69 times each weekday — board at Kirkgate Centre (opp) and get off at Ferry Road Drive (opp), about 19 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Leith to Pilton?
Between 13 minutes on the N14 and 21 on the 14, 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 Pilton?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:58 and the last around 23:55 — and night service N14 runs 00:25–03:25. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Leith to Pilton?
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.