🚌 Bus from South Side to Pilton
2 direct routes · about 23 min · first bus 00:13, last bus 03:13 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N14 | Lothian Buses | ~23 min | 4 | 00:13 | 03:13 | Surgeons' Hall (after) |
| 8 | Lothian Buses | ~21 min | 1 | 23:26 | 23:26 | Surgeons' Hall (after) |
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.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from South Side to Pilton?
2 routes run directly from South Side to Pilton: the N14 (Lothian Buses), the 8 (Lothian Buses).
How long does the bus take from South Side to Pilton?
Around 23 minutes on the N14, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from South Side to Pilton?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the N14) leaves around 00:13 and the last around 03:13. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from South Side to Pilton?
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.