Bus from South Gyle to Leith
2 direct routes · 51–83 min · first bus 06:14, last bus 20:10 (weekdays).
Next buses to Leith as of 06:42
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Lothian Buses | ~51 min | 30 | Sat 25 · no Sunday buses | 06:14 | 20:10 | Redheughs Avenue (E-bound) | Kirkgate Centre | Crewe Toll |
| 36 | Lothian Buses | ~83 min | 30 | Sat 25 · Sun 22 | 06:56 | 20:05 | Gyle Centre (Stop KB) | St Anthony Street (opp) | — |
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 21 bus or 36 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from South Gyle to Leith?
2 routes run directly from South Gyle to Leith: the 21 (Lothian Buses), the 36 (Lothian Buses). The most frequent is the 21, 30 times each weekday — board at Redheughs Avenue (E-bound) and get off at Kirkgate Centre, about 51 minutes.
How long does the bus take from South Gyle to Leith?
Between 51 minutes on the 21 and 83 on the 36, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Crewe Toll on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from South Gyle to Leith?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:14 and the last around 20:10. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from South Gyle 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.