Bus from New Town (Edinburgh) to Edinburgh West End
3 direct routes · about 10 min · first bus 05:12, last bus 23:41 (weekdays).
Next buses to Edinburgh West End as of 07:22
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in New Town, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | Lothian Buses | ~10 min | 61 | Sat 46 · Sun 32 | 05:47 | 23:41 | Howe Street (S-bound) | Usher Hall (Stop XF) | — |
| 36 | Lothian Buses | ~12 min | 41 | Sat 32 · Sun 25 | 05:12 | 22:40 | Perth Street (opp) | Queensferry Street (Stop QC) | — |
| 13 | Midland Bluebird | ~11 min | 12 | Sat 11 · no Sunday buses | 06:58 | 18:58 | Abercromby Place (near) | Drumsheugh Place (Stop QF) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in New Town 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 24 bus, 36 bus or 13 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from New Town to Edinburgh West End?
3 routes run directly from New Town to Edinburgh West End: the 24 (Lothian Buses), the 36 (Lothian Buses), the 13 (Midland Bluebird). The most frequent is the 24, 61 times each weekday — board at Howe Street (S-bound) and get off at Usher Hall (Stop XF), about 10 minutes.
How long does the bus take from New Town to Edinburgh West End?
Around 10 minutes on the 24, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from New Town to Edinburgh West End?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:12 and the last around 23:41. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from New Town to Edinburgh West End?
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.