Bus from Pilton (Edinburgh) to Leith
3 direct routes · 12–23 min · first bus 04:51, last bus 00:16 (weekdays); night service N14 runs 00:44–03:44.
Next buses to Leith as of 07:43
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Pilton, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Lothian Buses | ~20 min | 72 | Sat 63 · Sun 40 | 04:51 | 00:16 | Ferry Road Drive (before) | Kirkgate Centre | Crewe Toll |
| 14 | Lothian Buses | ~23 min | 52 | Sat 49 · Sun 49 | 05:56 | 00:02 | Royston Mains Crescent (before) | Kirkgate Centre | — |
| N14 | Lothian Buses | ~12 min | 4 | Sat 4 · Sun 4 | 00:44 | 03:44 | Royston Mains Crescent (before) | Kirkgate Centre | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Pilton 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 21 bus, 14 bus or N14 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Pilton to Leith?
3 routes run directly from Pilton to Leith: the 21 (Lothian Buses), the 14 (Lothian Buses), the N14 (Lothian Buses). The most frequent is the 21, 72 times each weekday — board at Ferry Road Drive (before) and get off at Kirkgate Centre, about 20 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Pilton to Leith?
Between 12 minutes on the N14 and 23 on the 14, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Crewe Toll on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Pilton to Leith?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:51 and the last around 00:16 — and night service N14 runs 00:44–03:44. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Pilton to Leith?
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.