Bus from Leith to South Gyle
2 direct routes · 53–81 min · first bus 05:13, last bus 19:08 (weekdays).
Next buses to South Gyle as of 06:42
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36 | Lothian Buses | ~81 min | 31 | Sat 24 · Sun 21 | 06:04 | 18:46 | St Anthony Street (before) | Gyle Centre (Stop KA) | — |
| 21 | Lothian Buses | ~53 min | 30 | Sat 25 · no Sunday buses | 05:13 | 19:08 | Kirkgate Centre (opp) | Gyle Centre (Stop KA) | Crewe Toll |
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 36 bus or 21 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Leith to South Gyle?
2 routes run directly from Leith to South Gyle: the 36 (Lothian Buses), the 21 (Lothian Buses). The most frequent is the 36, 31 times each weekday — board at St Anthony Street (before) and get off at Gyle Centre (Stop KA), about 81 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Leith to South Gyle?
Between 53 minutes on the 21 and 81 on the 36, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Leith to South Gyle?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:13 and the last around 19:08. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Leith to South Gyle?
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.