🚌 Bus from Old Town to Gilmerton
6 direct routes · about 26 min · first bus 04:55, last bus 23:47 (weekdays).
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Lothian Buses | ~26 min | 81 | 04:55 | 23:47 | South Bridge (S-bound 1) |
| 7 | Lothian Buses | ~29 min | 58 | 04:43 | 23:46 | South Bridge (S-bound 2) |
| N3 | Lothian Buses | ~16 min | 4 | 00:14 | 03:19 | South Bridge (S-bound 1) |
| X31 | Lothian Buses | ~21 min | 3 | 16:53 | 17:52 | South Bridge (S-bound 2) |
| X29 | Lothian Buses | ~20 min | 2 | 17:02 | 17:40 | South Bridge (S-bound 1) |
| 29 | Lothian Buses | ~22 min | 1 | 23:30 | 23:30 | 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 Gilmerton?
6 routes run directly from Old Town to Gilmerton: the 3 (Lothian Buses), the 7 (Lothian Buses), the N3 (Lothian Buses), the X31 (Lothian Buses), the X29 (Lothian Buses), the 29 (Lothian Buses).
How long does the bus take from Old Town to Gilmerton?
Around 26 minutes on the 3, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Old Town to Gilmerton?
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 Gilmerton?
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.