Bus from Old Town (Edinburgh) to Craigleith
4 direct routes · 13–22 min · first bus 05:33, last bus 23:30 (weekdays); night service N37 runs 00:36–03:36.
Next buses to Craigleith as of 09:27
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Old 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37 | Lothian Buses | ~19 min | 63 | Sat 48 · Sun 47 | 05:33 | 23:30 | South Bridge (N-Bound 2) | Western General (at) | — |
| 29 | Lothian Buses | ~22 min | 48 | Sat 46 · Sun 35 | 05:43 | 23:27 | South Bridge (N-Bound 2) | Western General (at) | — |
| N37 | Lothian Buses | ~13 min | 4 | Sat 4 · Sun 4 | 00:36 | 03:36 | South Bridge (N-Bound 2) | Western General (at) | — |
| X37 | Lothian Buses | ~20 min | 3 | weekdays only | 08:07 | 08:48 | South Bridge (N-Bound 2) | Western General (at) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Old 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 37 bus, 29 bus or X37 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Old Town to Craigleith?
4 routes run directly from Old Town to Craigleith: the 37 (Lothian Buses), the 29 (Lothian Buses), the N37 (Lothian Buses), the X37 (Lothian Buses). The most frequent is the 37, 63 times each weekday — board at South Bridge (N-Bound 2) and get off at Western General (at), about 19 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Old Town to Craigleith?
Between 13 minutes on the N37 and 22 on the 29, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Old Town to Craigleith?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:33 and the last around 23:30 — and night service N37 runs 00:36–03:36. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Old Town to Craigleith?
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.