Bus from Old Town (Edinburgh) to Sighthill (Edinburgh)
5 direct routes · 21–35 min · first bus 05:14, last bus 23:57 (weekdays); night service N35 runs 00:18–03:18.
Next buses to Sighthill (Edinburgh) as of 09:47
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Lothian Buses | ~35 min | 79 | Sat 73 · Sun 50 | 05:33 | 23:51 | South Bridge (N-Bound 2) | Napier University (Sighthill) (opp) | — |
| 35 | Lothian Buses | ~34 min | 59 | Sat 49 · Sun 41 | 05:28 | 23:57 | South Bridge (S-bound 1) | Napier University (Sighthill) (opp) | — |
| 33 | Lothian Buses | ~35 min | 49 | Sat 47 · Sun 35 | 05:14 | 23:41 | South Bridge (N-Bound 2) | Napier University (Sighthill) (opp) | — |
| 2 | Lothian Buses | ~35 min | 46 | Sat 41 · Sun 26 | 05:14 | 21:44 | Forrest Road (at) | South Gyle Access (opp) | — |
| N35 | Lothian Buses | ~21 min | 3 | Sat 3 · Sun 3 | 00:18 | 03:18 | South Bridge (S-bound 1) | Napier University (Sighthill) (opp) | — |
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 3 bus, 35 bus, 33 bus or 2 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Old Town to Sighthill?
5 routes run directly from Old Town to Sighthill: the 3 (Lothian Buses), the 35 (Lothian Buses), the 33 (Lothian Buses), the 2 (Lothian Buses), the N35 (Lothian Buses). The most frequent is the 3, 79 times each weekday — board at South Bridge (N-Bound 2) and get off at Napier University (Sighthill) (opp), about 35 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Old Town to Sighthill?
Between 21 minutes on the N35 and 35 on the 3, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Old Town to Sighthill?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:14 and the last around 23:57 — and night service N35 runs 00:18–03:18. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Old Town to Sighthill?
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.