🚌 Bus from Sighthill to Old Town
3 direct routes · about 38 min · first bus 04:30, last bus 23:16 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Lothian Buses | ~38 min | 81 | 04:30 | 23:16 | Sighthill Green (before) |
| 33 | Lothian Buses | ~38 min | 52 | 04:42 | 22:55 | Sighthill Green (before) |
| N35 | Lothian Buses | ~21 min | 1 | 01:40 | 01:40 | Burtons Biscuits Factory (at) |
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.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Sighthill to Old Town?
3 routes run directly from Sighthill to Old Town: the 3 (Lothian Buses), the 33 (Lothian Buses), the N35 (Lothian Buses).
How long does the bus take from Sighthill to Old Town?
Around 38 minutes on the 3, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Sighthill to Old Town?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 3) leaves around 04:30 and the last around 23:16. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Sighthill 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.