Bus from Portobello (Edinburgh) to Old Town (Edinburgh)
2 direct routes · 26–36 min · first bus 06:42, last bus 22:42 (weekdays).
Next buses to Old Town (Edinburgh) as of 08:27
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49 | Lothian Buses | ~36 min | 46 | Sat 45 · Sun 32 | 06:42 | 22:42 | King's Road (before) | South Bridge (S-bound 1) | — |
| 45 | Lothian Buses | ~26 min | 2 | weekdays only | 07:11 | 07:43 | King's Road (before) | South Bridge (S-bound 1) | — |
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 45 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Portobello to Old Town?
2 routes run directly from Portobello to Old Town: the 49 (Lothian Buses), the 45 (Lothian Buses). The most frequent is the 49, 46 times each weekday — board at King's Road (before) and get off at South Bridge (S-bound 1), about 36 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Portobello to Old Town?
Between 26 minutes on the 45 and 36 on the 49, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Portobello to Old Town?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:42 and the last around 22:42. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Portobello to Old Town?
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.