Bus from Old Town (Edinburgh) to Oxgangs
2 direct routes · about 26 min · first bus 04:33, last bus 23:40 (weekdays).
Next buses to Oxgangs as of 09:26
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 | Lothian Buses | ~26 min | 65 | Sat 59 · Sun 47 | 04:33 | 23:40 | Victoria Street (opp) | Oxgangs Avenue (after) | — |
| 5 | Lothian Buses | ~30 min | 61 | Sat 55 · Sun 40 | 05:08 | 23:31 | South Bridge (S-bound 1) | Oxgangs Avenue (after) | — |
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 27 bus or 5 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Old Town to Oxgangs?
2 routes run directly from Old Town to Oxgangs: the 27 (Lothian Buses), the 5 (Lothian Buses). The most frequent is the 27, 65 times each weekday — board at Victoria Street (opp) and get off at Oxgangs Avenue (after), about 26 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Old Town to Oxgangs?
Around 26 minutes on the 27, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Old Town to Oxgangs?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:33 and the last around 23:40. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Old Town to Oxgangs?
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.