Bus from Sighthill (Edinburgh) to Leith
6 direct routes · 37–70 min · first bus 04:18, last bus 23:53 (weekdays); night service N35 runs at 02:06.
Next buses to Leith as of 10:44
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Sighthill, 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 | ~47 min | 81 | Sat 77 · Sun 59 | 04:18 | 23:31 | Napier University (Sighthill) (near) | Foot of the Walk (NE-bound) | — |
| 35 | Lothian Buses | ~57 min | 59 | Sat 47 · Sun 41 | 05:45 | 23:26 | Napier University (Sighthill) (near) | Kirkgate Centre (opp) | — |
| 34 | Lothian Buses | ~64 min | 51 | Sat 47 · Sun 36 | 04:58 | 23:12 | Napier University (Sighthill) (near) | Bernard Street (NW-bound) | — |
| 21 | Lothian Buses | ~49 min | 41 | Sat 37 · Sun 39 | 05:08 | 23:53 | Napier University (Sighthill) (near) | Kirkgate Centre | Crewe Toll |
| 36 | Lothian Buses | ~70 min | 36 | Sat 33 · Sun 28 | 06:18 | 22:12 | Napier University (Sighthill) (near) | St Anthony Street (opp) | — |
| N35 | Lothian Buses | ~37 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 02:06 | 02:06 | Napier University (Sighthill) (near) | Kirkgate Centre (opp) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Sighthill 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, 35 bus, 34 bus, 21 bus or 36 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Sighthill to Leith?
6 routes run directly from Sighthill to Leith: the 25 (Lothian Buses), the 35 (Lothian Buses), the 34 (Lothian Buses), the 21 (Lothian Buses), the 36 (Lothian Buses), the N35 (Lothian Buses). The most frequent is the 25, 81 times each weekday — board at Napier University (Sighthill) (near) and get off at Foot of the Walk (NE-bound), about 47 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Sighthill to Leith?
Between 37 minutes on the N35 and 70 on the 36, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Sighthill to Leith?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:18 and the last around 23:53 — and night service N35 runs at 02:06. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Sighthill 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.