Bus from South Side to Haymarket
8 direct routes · 9–19 min · first bus 05:07, last bus 23:51 (weekdays); night service N3 runs 01:50–03:50.
Next buses to Haymarket as of 07:18
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in South Side, 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 | ~16 min | 79 | Sat 73 · Sun 50 | 05:31 | 23:49 | Surgeons' Hall (opp) | Atholl Crescent (Stop SG) | — |
| 31 | Lothian Buses | ~16 min | 70 | Sat 64 · Sun 45 | 05:07 | 23:51 | Surgeons' Hall (opp) | Atholl Crescent (Stop SG) | — |
| 33 | Lothian Buses | ~16 min | 49 | Sat 47 · Sun 35 | 05:12 | 23:39 | Surgeons' Hall (opp) | Atholl Crescent (Stop SG) | — |
| 2 | Lothian Buses | ~19 min | 49 | Sat 44 · Sun 29 | 05:11 | 23:09 | St Patrick Square | Haymarket Station (Stop HG) | — |
| 12 | Lothian Buses | ~14 min | 29 | Sat 27 · Sun 14 | 07:05 | 22:23 | Lauriston Place (before) | Haymarket Station (Stop HJ) | — |
| 60 | Midland Bluebird | ~10 min | 9 | Sat 9 · no Sunday buses | 08:46 | 16:46 | Lauriston Place (before) | West Maitland Street (Stop HC) | — |
| N3 | Lothian Buses | ~9 min | 3 | Sat 4 · Sun 4 | 01:50 | 03:50 | Surgeons' Hall (opp) | Atholl Crescent (Stop SG) | — |
| X31 | Lothian Buses | ~16 min | 3 | weekdays only | 07:30 | 08:14 | Surgeons' Hall (opp) | Atholl Crescent (Stop SG) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in South Side 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, 31 bus, 33 bus, 2 bus, 12 bus, 60 bus, N3 bus or X31 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from South Side to Haymarket?
8 routes run directly from South Side to Haymarket: the 3 (Lothian Buses), the 31 (Lothian Buses), the 33 (Lothian Buses), the 2 (Lothian Buses), the 12 (Lothian Buses), the 60 (Midland Bluebird), the N3 (Lothian Buses), the X31 (Lothian Buses). The most frequent is the 3, 79 times each weekday — board at Surgeons' Hall (opp) and get off at Atholl Crescent (Stop SG), about 16 minutes.
How long does the bus take from South Side to Haymarket?
Between 9 minutes on the N3 and 19 on the 2, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from South Side to Haymarket?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:07 and the last around 23:51 — and night service N3 runs 01:50–03:50. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from South Side to Haymarket?
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.