🚌 Bus from Old Town to Edinburgh West End
7 direct routes · about 11 min · first bus 05:00, last bus 23:54 (weekdays).
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | Lothian Buses | ~11 min | 95 | 05:00 | 23:54 | South Bridge (N-Bound 2) |
| 3 | Lothian Buses | ~12 min | 79 | 05:33 | 23:51 | South Bridge (N-Bound 2) |
| 31 | Lothian Buses | ~12 min | 70 | 05:09 | 23:53 | South Bridge (N-Bound 2) |
| 37 | Lothian Buses | ~11 min | 63 | 05:31 | 23:31 | South Bridge (N-Bound 2) |
| 33 | Lothian Buses | ~12 min | 49 | 05:14 | 23:41 | South Bridge (N-Bound 2) |
| N30 | Lothian Buses | ~8 min | 6 | 00:45 | 04:05 | South Bridge (N-Bound 2) |
| N37 | Lothian Buses | ~8 min | 4 | 00:36 | 03:36 | South Bridge (N-Bound 2) |
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 Edinburgh West End?
7 routes run directly from Old Town to Edinburgh West End: the 30 (Lothian Buses), the 3 (Lothian Buses), the 31 (Lothian Buses), the 37 (Lothian Buses), the 33 (Lothian Buses), the N30 (Lothian Buses), the N37 (Lothian Buses).
How long does the bus take from Old Town to Edinburgh West End?
Around 11 minutes on the 30, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Old Town to Edinburgh West End?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 30) leaves around 05:00 and the last around 23:54. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Old 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.