Bus from South Gyle to Edinburgh West End
3 direct routes · 30–54 min · first bus 04:49, last bus 23:06 (weekdays).
Next buses to Edinburgh West End as of 12:14
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in South Gyle, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | Lothian Buses | ~30 min | 37 | Sat 36 · Sun 29 | 04:49 | 22:50 | Redheughs Avenue (E-bound) | Lothian Road (Stop XC) | — |
| 12 | Lothian Buses | ~36 min | 32 | Sat 29 · Sun 14 | 06:23 | 23:06 | Redheughs Avenue (E-bound) | Usher Hall (Stop XF) | — |
| 36 | Lothian Buses | ~54 min | 30 | Sat 25 · Sun 22 | 06:56 | 20:05 | Gyle Centre (Stop KB) | Lothian Road (Stop XC) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in South Gyle 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 22 bus, 12 bus or 36 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from South Gyle to Edinburgh West End?
3 routes run directly from South Gyle to Edinburgh West End: the 22 (Lothian Buses), the 12 (Lothian Buses), the 36 (Lothian Buses). The most frequent is the 22, 37 times each weekday — board at Redheughs Avenue (E-bound) and get off at Lothian Road (Stop XC), about 30 minutes.
How long does the bus take from South Gyle to Edinburgh West End?
Between 30 minutes on the 22 and 54 on the 36, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from South Gyle to Edinburgh West End?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:49 and the last around 23:06. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from South Gyle to Edinburgh West End?
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.