Bus from Newhaven (Edinburgh) to Leith
6 direct routes · 4–14 min · first bus 04:16, last bus 00:24 (weekdays); night services N16 and N14 run 00:13–03:52.
Next buses to Leith as of 15:41
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Newhaven, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | Lothian Buses | ~14 min | 85 | Sat 79 · Sun 65 | 04:16 | 00:10 | Fishmarket Square (before) | Kirkgate Centre | — |
| 21 | Lothian Buses | ~6 min | 72 | Sat 63 · Sun 40 | 05:00 | 00:24 | Newhaven Road (adj) | Kirkgate Centre | — |
| 7 | Lothian Buses | ~6 min | 68 | Sat 60 · Sun 48 | 04:29 | 23:27 | Newhaven Road (adj) | Kirkgate Centre | — |
| 14 | Lothian Buses | ~7 min | 52 | Sat 49 · Sun 49 | 06:08 | 00:12 | Newhaven Road (adj) | Kirkgate Centre | — |
| N16 | Lothian Buses | ~6 min | 8 | Sat 8 · Sun 8 | 00:13 | 03:43 | Fishmarket Square (before) | Kirkgate Centre | — |
| N14 | Lothian Buses | ~4 min | 4 | Sat 4 · Sun 4 | 00:52 | 03:52 | Newhaven Road (adj) | Kirkgate Centre | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Newhaven 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 16 bus, 21 bus, 7 bus, 14 bus or N14 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Newhaven to Leith?
6 routes run directly from Newhaven to Leith: the 16 (Lothian Buses), the 21 (Lothian Buses), the 7 (Lothian Buses), the 14 (Lothian Buses), the N16 (Lothian Buses), the N14 (Lothian Buses). The most frequent is the 16, 85 times each weekday — board at Fishmarket Square (before) and get off at Kirkgate Centre, about 14 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Newhaven to Leith?
Between 4 minutes on the N14 and 14 on the 16, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Newhaven to Leith?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:16 and the last around 00:24 — and night services N16 and N14 run 00:13–03:52. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Newhaven 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.