Bus from Portobello (Edinburgh) to Edinburgh West End
5 direct routes · 18–48 min · first bus 04:48, last bus 23:47 (weekdays); night service N26 runs 00:50–03:34.
Next buses to Edinburgh West End as of 13:19
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Portobello, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Lothian Buses | ~29 min | 100 | Sat 91 · Sun 73 | 04:48 | 23:47 | King's Road (before) | Shandwick Place (Stop SE) | — |
| 19 | Lothian Buses | ~33 min | 60 | Sat 55 · Sun 42 | 06:08 | 23:32 | King's Road (before) | Drumsheugh Place (Stop QF) | — |
| 12 | Lothian Buses | ~48 min | 29 | Sat 27 · Sun 14 | 06:34 | 21:55 | Bridge Street (near) | Usher Hall (Stop XA) | — |
| N26 | Lothian Buses | ~18 min | 4 | Sat 5 · Sun 5 | 00:50 | 03:34 | King's Road (before) | Shandwick Place (Stop SE) | — |
| X26 | Lothian Buses | ~26 min | 2 | weekdays only | 07:20 | 08:20 | King's Road (before) | Shandwick Place (Stop SE) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Portobello 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 26 bus, 19 bus, 12 bus, N26 bus or X26 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Portobello to Edinburgh West End?
5 routes run directly from Portobello to Edinburgh West End: the 26 (Lothian Buses), the 19 (Lothian Buses), the 12 (Lothian Buses), the N26 (Lothian Buses), the X26 (Lothian Buses). The most frequent is the 26, 100 times each weekday — board at King's Road (before) and get off at Shandwick Place (Stop SE), about 29 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Portobello to Edinburgh West End?
Between 18 minutes on the N26 and 48 on the 12, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Portobello to Edinburgh West End?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:48 and the last around 23:47 — and night service N26 runs 00:50–03:34. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Portobello to Edinburgh West End?
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.