Bus from Mountcastle to Old Town (Edinburgh)
2 direct routes · about 20 min · first bus 04:56, last bus 23:16 (weekdays).
Next buses to Old Town (Edinburgh) as of 05:01
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Mountcastle, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Lothian Buses | ~20 min | 61 | Sat 55 · Sun 40 | 04:56 | 23:16 | Piershill Square East (opp) | South Bridge (S-bound 1) | — |
| 45 | Lothian Buses | ~19 min | 25 | Sat 20 · Sun 10 | 05:59 | 18:43 | Piershill Square East (opp) | South Bridge (S-bound 1) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Mountcastle 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 5 bus or 45 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Mountcastle to Old Town?
2 routes run directly from Mountcastle to Old Town: the 5 (Lothian Buses), the 45 (Lothian Buses). The most frequent is the 5, 61 times each weekday — board at Piershill Square East (opp) and get off at South Bridge (S-bound 1), about 20 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Mountcastle to Old Town?
Around 20 minutes on the 5, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Mountcastle to Old Town?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:56 and the last around 23:16. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Mountcastle 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.