Bus from Saughton to Leith
4 direct routes · 34–52 min · first bus 04:22, last bus 23:37 (weekdays); night service N35 runs at 02:09.
Next buses to Leith as of 06:37
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Saughton, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | Lothian Buses | ~42 min | 81 | Sat 77 · Sun 59 | 04:22 | 23:34 | Saughton Mains (o/s) | Foot of the Walk (NE-bound) | — |
| 1 | Lothian Buses | ~46 min | 68 | Sat 57 · Sun 45 | 04:37 | 23:37 | Saughton Mains Street (opp) | Dalmeny Street (before) | — |
| 35 | Lothian Buses | ~52 min | 61 | Sat 49 · Sun 41 | 04:51 | 23:30 | Saughton Mains (o/s) | Kirkgate Centre (opp) | — |
| N35 | Lothian Buses | ~34 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 02:09 | 02:09 | Saughton Mains (o/s) | Kirkgate Centre (opp) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Saughton 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 25 bus, 1 bus or 35 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Saughton to Leith?
4 routes run directly from Saughton to Leith: the 25 (Lothian Buses), the 1 (Lothian Buses), the 35 (Lothian Buses), the N35 (Lothian Buses). The most frequent is the 25, 81 times each weekday — board at Saughton Mains (o/s) and get off at Foot of the Walk (NE-bound), about 42 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Saughton to Leith?
Between 34 minutes on the N35 and 52 on the 35, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Saughton to Leith?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:22 and the last around 23:37 — and night service N35 runs at 02:09. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Saughton to Leith?
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.