Bus from Morningside (Edinburgh) to Old Town (Edinburgh)
2 direct routes · 16–22 min · first bus 05:56, last bus 00:08 (weekdays).
Next buses to Old Town (Edinburgh) as of 15:41
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Morningside, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 | Lothian Buses | ~16 min | 62 | Sat 56 · Sun 42 | 06:35 | 00:08 | Morningside Station (after) | Forrest Road (at) | — |
| 5 | Lothian Buses | ~22 min | 60 | Sat 54 · Sun 39 | 05:56 | 23:49 | Morningside Station (after) | South Bridge (N-bound 1) | — |
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.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 23 bus or 5 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Morningside to Old Town?
2 routes run directly from Morningside to Old Town: the 23 (Lothian Buses), the 5 (Lothian Buses). The most frequent is the 23, 62 times each weekday — board at Morningside Station (after) and get off at Forrest Road (at), about 16 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Morningside to Old Town?
Between 16 minutes on the 23 and 22 on the 5, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Morningside to Old Town?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:56 and the last around 00:08. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Morningside to Old Town?
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.