🚌 Bus from Old Town to Dalkeith
3 direct routes · about 37 min · first bus 04:55, last bus 23:47 (weekdays).
💷 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. Who travels free →
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Lothian Buses | ~37 min | 81 | 04:55 | 23:47 | South Bridge (S-bound 1) |
| N3 | Lothian Buses | ~24 min | 4 | 00:14 | 03:19 | South Bridge (S-bound 1) |
| X33 | Lothian Buses | ~40 min | 3 | 16:45 | 18:00 | South Bridge (S-bound 1) |
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.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Old Town to Dalkeith?
3 routes run directly from Old Town to Dalkeith: the 3 (Lothian Buses), the N3 (Lothian Buses), the X33 (Lothian Buses).
How long does the bus take from Old Town to Dalkeith?
Around 37 minutes on the 3, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Old Town to Dalkeith?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 3) leaves around 04:55 and the last around 23:47. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Old Town to Dalkeith?
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.