Bus from Portobello (Edinburgh) to Mountcastle
4 direct routes · about 6 min · first bus 04:48, last bus 00:20 (weekdays); night service N26 runs 00:50–04:34.
Next buses to Mountcastle as of 09:27
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 | ~6 min | 101 | Sat 92 · Sun 75 | 04:48 | 00:20 | King's Road (before) | Piershill Square East (opp) | — |
| 69 | HcL | ~5 min | 6 | Sat 6 · no Sunday buses | 09:41 | 15:41 | King's Road (before) | Northfield Road (opp) | — |
| N26 | Lothian Buses | ~3 min | 5 | Sat 7 · Sun 7 | 00:50 | 04:34 | King's Road (before) | Piershill Square East (opp) | — |
| 45 | Lothian Buses | ~6 min | 2 | weekdays only | 07:11 | 07:43 | King's Road (before) | Piershill Square East (opp) | — |
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, 69 bus, N26 bus or 45 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Portobello to Mountcastle?
4 routes run directly from Portobello to Mountcastle: the 26 (Lothian Buses), the 69 (HcL), the N26 (Lothian Buses), the 45 (Lothian Buses). The most frequent is the 26, 101 times each weekday — board at King's Road (before) and get off at Piershill Square East (opp), about 6 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Portobello to Mountcastle?
Around 6 minutes on the 26, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Portobello to Mountcastle?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:48 and the last around 00:20 — and night service N26 runs 00:50–04:34. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Portobello to Mountcastle?
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.