Bus from Old Town (Edinburgh) to Mountcastle
2 direct routes · about 20 min · first bus 06:11, last bus 00:04 (weekdays).
Next buses to Mountcastle as of 11:52
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Lothian Buses | ~20 min | 60 | Sat 54 · Sun 39 | 06:11 | 00:04 | South Bridge (N-bound 1) | Piersfield Terrace (at) | — |
| 45 | Lothian Buses | ~17 min | 25 | Sat 20 · Sun 10 | 07:52 | 20:28 | South Bridge (N-bound 1) | Piersfield Terrace (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 5 bus or 45 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Old Town to Mountcastle?
2 routes run directly from Old Town to Mountcastle: the 5 (Lothian Buses), the 45 (Lothian Buses). The most frequent is the 5, 60 times each weekday — board at South Bridge (N-bound 1) and get off at Piersfield Terrace (at), about 20 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Old Town to Mountcastle?
Around 20 minutes on the 5, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Old Town to Mountcastle?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:11 and the last around 00:04. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Old Town to Mountcastle?
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.