🚌 Bus from Old Town to Leith
5 direct routes · about 20 min · first bus 05:10, last bus 23:52 (weekdays).
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35 | Lothian Buses | ~20 min | 60 | 05:10 | 23:52 | Forrest Road (at) |
| 7 | Lothian Buses | ~16 min | 56 | 05:18 | 23:54 | South Bridge (N-bound 1) |
| 14 | Lothian Buses | ~16 min | 55 | 05:54 | 23:44 | South Bridge (N-bound 1) |
| 49 | Lothian Buses | ~16 min | 48 | 05:55 | 23:30 | South Bridge (N-bound 1) |
| N35 | Lothian Buses | ~13 min | 1 | 02:01 | 02:01 | Forrest Road (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.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Old Town to Leith?
5 routes run directly from Old Town to Leith: the 35 (Lothian Buses), the 7 (Lothian Buses), the 14 (Lothian Buses), the 49 (Lothian Buses), the N35 (Lothian Buses).
How long does the bus take from Old Town to Leith?
Around 20 minutes on the 35, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Old Town to Leith?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 35) leaves around 05:10 and the last around 23:52. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Old Town 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.