Bus from Sighthill (Edinburgh) to Old Town (Edinburgh)
6 direct routes · 24–39 min · first bus 04:29, last bus 23:26 (weekdays); night service N35 runs 02:06–04:19.
Next buses to Old Town (Edinburgh) as of 08:42
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Lothian Buses | ~38 min | 81 | Sat 75 · Sun 48 | 04:29 | 23:15 | Napier University (Sighthill) (near) | South Bridge (S-bound 1) | — |
| 35 | Lothian Buses | ~39 min | 59 | Sat 47 · Sun 41 | 05:45 | 23:26 | Napier University (Sighthill) (near) | South Bridge (N-bound 1) | — |
| 33 | Lothian Buses | ~38 min | 52 | Sat 49 · Sun 36 | 04:42 | 22:55 | Napier University (Sighthill) (near) | South Bridge (S-bound 1) | — |
| 2 | Lothian Buses | ~37 min | 43 | Sat 38 · Sun 25 | 05:58 | 22:23 | Broomhouse Roundabout (before) | Bristo Place (at) | — |
| 12 | Lothian Buses | ~38 min | 32 | Sat 29 · Sun 14 | 06:28 | 23:11 | Broomhouse Roundabout (before) | Bristo Place (at) | — |
| N35 | Lothian Buses | ~24 min | 2 | Sat 2 · Sun 2 | 02:06 | 04:19 | Napier University (Sighthill) (near) | South Bridge (N-bound 1) | — |
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 3 bus, 35 bus, 33 bus, 2 bus or 12 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Sighthill to Old Town?
6 routes run directly from Sighthill to Old Town: the 3 (Lothian Buses), the 35 (Lothian Buses), the 33 (Lothian Buses), the 2 (Lothian Buses), the 12 (Lothian Buses), the N35 (Lothian Buses). The most frequent is the 3, 81 times each weekday — board at Napier University (Sighthill) (near) and get off at South Bridge (S-bound 1), about 38 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Sighthill to Old Town?
Between 24 minutes on the N35 and 39 on the 35, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Sighthill to Old Town?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:29 and the last around 23:26 — and night service N35 runs 02:06–04:19. Check the route timetables 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.