Bus from Oxgangs to Old Town (Edinburgh)
2 direct routes · about 28 min · first bus 05:02, last bus 00:14 (weekdays).
Next buses to Old Town (Edinburgh) as of 11:03
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Oxgangs, 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 | ~28 min | 66 | Sat 58 · Sun 47 | 05:02 | 00:14 | Oxgangs Library (opp) | Forrest Road (at) | — |
| 5 | Lothian Buses | ~33 min | 60 | Sat 54 · Sun 39 | 05:48 | 23:43 | Oxgangs Library (opp) | South Bridge (N-bound 1) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Oxgangs 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 Oxgangs to Old Town?
2 routes run directly from Oxgangs to Old Town: the 27 (Lothian Buses), the 5 (Lothian Buses). The most frequent is the 27, 66 times each weekday — board at Oxgangs Library (opp) and get off at Forrest Road (at), about 28 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Oxgangs to Old Town?
Around 28 minutes on the 27, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Oxgangs to Old Town?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:02 and the last around 00:14. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Oxgangs to Old Town?
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.