Bus from Portobello (Edinburgh) to Newcraighall
2 direct routes · 13–40 min · first bus 06:20, last bus 23:29 (weekdays).
Next buses to Newcraighall as of 14:06
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49 | Lothian Buses | ~13 min | 48 | Sat 45 · Sun 34 | 06:20 | 23:29 | Bridge Street (near) | Fort Kinnaird East (before) | — |
| 69 | HcL | ~40 min | 6 | Sat 6 · no Sunday buses | 09:41 | 15:41 | King's Road (before) | Fort Kinnaird East (after) | — |
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 49 bus or 69 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Portobello to Newcraighall?
2 routes run directly from Portobello to Newcraighall: the 49 (Lothian Buses), the 69 (HcL). The most frequent is the 49, 48 times each weekday — board at Bridge Street (near) and get off at Fort Kinnaird East (before), about 13 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Portobello to Newcraighall?
Between 13 minutes on the 49 and 40 on the 69, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Portobello to Newcraighall?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:20 and the last around 23:29. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Portobello to Newcraighall?
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.