🚌 Bus from Morningside to Leith
3 direct routes · about 38 min · first bus 05:29, last bus 23:33 (weekdays).
💷 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. Who travels free →
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | Lothian Buses | ~38 min | 80 | 05:29 | 23:33 | Morningside Station (after) |
| 36 | Lothian Buses | ~46 min | 38 | 06:01 | 22:25 | Morningside Station (after) |
| N16 | Lothian Buses | ~25 min | 7 | 00:45 | 03:45 | Morningside Station (after) |
Times are for the first boarding point in Morningside on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Morningside to Leith?
3 routes run directly from Morningside to Leith: the 16 (Lothian Buses), the 36 (Lothian Buses), the N16 (Lothian Buses).
How long does the bus take from Morningside to Leith?
Around 38 minutes on the 16, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Morningside to Leith?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 16) leaves around 05:29 and the last around 23:33. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Morningside to Leith?
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.