Bus from Penicuik to Craigleith
5 direct routes · 40–78 min · first bus 04:53, last bus 23:21 (weekdays); night service N37 runs 01:09–03:09.
Next buses to Craigleith as of 10:33
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Penicuik, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47 | Lothian Buses | ~68 min | 41 | Sat 43 · Sun 31 | 05:39 | 23:21 | Queensway (near) | Craigleith Road (after) | Milton Bridge, Gowkley Moss, Bilston, Loanhead & Straiton |
| 37 | Lothian Buses | ~77 min | 40 | Sat 48 · Sun 47 | 04:53 | 22:47 | Queensway (near) | Western General (at) | Milton Bridge, Roslin, Bilston, Loanhead & Straiton |
| 47B | Lothian Buses | ~78 min | 6 | weekdays only | 16:22 | 18:11 | Queensway (near) | Craigleith Road (after) | Milton Bridge, Bush Estate, Seafield, Bilston, Loanhead & Straiton |
| N37 | Lothian Buses | ~40 min | 3 | Sat 3 · Sun 3 | 01:09 | 03:09 | Queensway (near) | Western General (at) | Milton Bridge, Gowkley Moss, Bilston, Loanhead & Straiton |
| X37 | Lothian Buses | ~61 min | 3 | weekdays only | 07:26 | 08:09 | Queensway (near) | Western General (at) | Milton Bridge, Gowkley Moss, Bilston, Loanhead & Straiton |
Times are for the first boarding point in Penicuik 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 47 bus, 37 bus, 47B bus or X37 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Penicuik to Craigleith?
5 routes run directly from Penicuik to Craigleith: the 47 (Lothian Buses), the 37 (Lothian Buses), the 47B (Lothian Buses), the N37 (Lothian Buses), the X37 (Lothian Buses). The most frequent is the 47, 41 times each weekday — board at Queensway (near) and get off at Craigleith Road (after), about 68 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Penicuik to Craigleith?
Between 40 minutes on the N37 and 78 on the 47B, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Milton Bridge, Gowkley Moss, Bilston, Loanhead and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Penicuik to Craigleith?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:53 and the last around 23:21 — and night service N37 runs 01:09–03:09. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Penicuik to Craigleith?
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.