Bus from Loanhead (Midlothian) to Dalkeith
6 direct routes · 20–53 min · first bus 06:19, last bus 23:30 (weekdays).
Next buses to Dalkeith as of 08:21
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Loanhead, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 140 | East Coast Buses | ~20 min | 20 | Sat 18 · Sun 15 | 06:19 | 23:30 | George Avenue (at) | Croft Street (opp) | Wadingburn, Lasswade, Bonnyrigg & Eskbank |
| 141 | East Coast Buses | ~21 min | 12 | Sat 11 · no Sunday buses | 07:51 | 19:14 | George Avenue (at) | Croft Street (opp) | Wadingburn, Lasswade, Bonnyrigg & Eskbank |
| X33 | Lothian Buses | ~53 min | 4 | weekdays only | 06:28 | 07:20 | Station Road | Summerside (at) | Wadingburn, Lasswade, Bonnyrigg, Newbattle, Lothianbridge, Newtongrange & 3 more |
3 occasional services — once or twice a day · 800, 2, 3
Often school, college or market-day journeys — check the route before relying on one.
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 800 | Borders Buses | ~22 min | 2 | weekdays only | 10:51 | 13:51 | Station Road | Croft Street (opp) | Wadingburn, Lasswade, Bonnyrigg & Eskbank |
| 2 | Lothian Community Transport | ~57 min | 1 | Mondays only | 10:20 | 10:20 | George Avenue (at) | Croft Street (opp) | Wadingburn, Lasswade, Bonnyrigg, Carrington, Temple, Gorebridge & 3 more |
| 3 | Lothian Community Transport | ~44 min | 1 | Mondays only | 11:42 | 11:42 | McNeil Avenue (opp) | Croft Street (opp) | Straiton, Wadingburn, Lasswade & Eskbank |
Times are for the first boarding point in Loanhead 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 140 bus, 141 bus, X33 bus, 800 bus, 2 bus or 3 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Loanhead to Dalkeith?
6 routes run directly from Loanhead to Dalkeith: the 140 (East Coast Buses), the 141 (East Coast Buses), the X33 (Lothian Buses), the 800 (Borders Buses), the 2 (Lothian Community Transport), the 3 (Lothian Community Transport). The most frequent is the 140, 20 times each weekday — board at George Avenue (at) and get off at Croft Street (opp), about 20 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Loanhead to Dalkeith?
Between 20 minutes on the 140 and 53 on the X33, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Wadingburn, Lasswade, Bonnyrigg, Eskbank on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Loanhead to Dalkeith?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:19 and the last around 23:30. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Loanhead to Dalkeith?
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.