Bus from Leith to Sighthill (Edinburgh)
7 direct routes · 34–68 min · first bus 04:11, last bus 23:50 (weekdays); night services N25 and N35 run 23:59–03:05.
Next buses to Sighthill (Edinburgh) as of 08:04
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | Lothian Buses | ~45 min | 81 | Sat 78 · Sun 60 | 04:11 | 23:50 | Academy Street (opp) | Napier University (Sighthill) (opp) | — |
| 21 | Lothian Buses | ~48 min | 68 | Sat 62 · Sun 40 | 04:58 | 23:19 | Kirkgate Centre (opp) | Napier University (Sighthill) (opp) | Crewe Toll |
| 35 | Lothian Buses | ~55 min | 59 | Sat 49 · Sun 41 | 05:15 | 23:45 | Kirkgate Centre | Napier University (Sighthill) (opp) | — |
| 34 | Lothian Buses | ~61 min | 51 | Sat 49 · Sun 36 | 04:56 | 23:23 | Bernard Street (E-bound) | Napier University (Sighthill) (opp) | — |
| 36 | Lothian Buses | ~68 min | 40 | Sat 32 · Sun 25 | 06:04 | 22:30 | St Anthony Street (before) | Napier University (Sighthill) (opp) | — |
| N25 | Lothian Buses | ~35 min | 3 | Sat 3 · Sun 3 | 23:59 | 00:44 | Academy Street (opp) | Napier University (Sighthill) (opp) | — |
| N35 | Lothian Buses | ~34 min | 3 | Sat 3 · Sun 3 | 00:05 | 03:05 | Kirkgate Centre | Napier University (Sighthill) (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 25 bus, 21 bus, 35 bus, 34 bus, 36 bus or N25 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Leith to Sighthill?
7 routes run directly from Leith to Sighthill: the 25 (Lothian Buses), the 21 (Lothian Buses), the 35 (Lothian Buses), the 34 (Lothian Buses), the 36 (Lothian Buses), the N25 (Lothian Buses), the N35 (Lothian Buses). The most frequent is the 25, 81 times each weekday — board at Academy Street (opp) and get off at Napier University (Sighthill) (opp), about 45 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Leith to Sighthill?
Between 34 minutes on the N35 and 68 on the 36, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Leith to Sighthill?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:11 and the last around 23:50 — and night services N25 and N35 run 23:59–03:05. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Leith to Sighthill?
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.