🚌 Bus from Portobello to Newcraighall
2 direct routes · about 16 min · first bus 06:20, last bus 23:29 (weekdays).
💷 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. Who travels free →
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49 | Lothian Buses | ~16 min | 48 | 06:20 | 23:29 | King's Road (near) |
| 69 | HcL | ~40 min | 6 | 09:40 | 15:40 | Portobello Town Hall (NW-bound 2) |
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.
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).
How long does the bus take from Portobello to Newcraighall?
Around 16 minutes on the 49, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Portobello to Newcraighall?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 49) leaves around 06:20 and the last around 23:29. Check the route timetable 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.