Bus from Wester Hailes to Gilmerton (Edinburgh)
3 direct routes · 16–70 min · first bus 04:15, last bus 23:09 (weekdays).
Next buses to Gilmerton (Edinburgh) as of 08:27
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Wester Hailes, 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 | ~70 min | 81 | Sat 75 · Sun 48 | 04:23 | 23:09 | Hailesland Place (after) | Drum Street (SE-bound) | — |
| 18 | Lothian Buses | ~34 min | 35 | Sat 26 · Sun 26 | 04:15 | 22:59 | Westside Plaza (Stop 3) | Hyvot Park (before) | — |
| X40 | Lothian Country Buses | ~16 min | 14 | Sat 10 · Sun 10 | 06:13 | 19:32 | Westside Plaza (Stop 3) | Drum Street (NW-bound) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Wester Hailes 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, 18 bus or X40 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Wester Hailes to Gilmerton?
3 routes run directly from Wester Hailes to Gilmerton: the 3 (Lothian Buses), the 18 (Lothian Buses), the X40 (Lothian Country Buses). The most frequent is the 3, 81 times each weekday — board at Hailesland Place (after) and get off at Drum Street (SE-bound), about 70 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Wester Hailes to Gilmerton?
Between 16 minutes on the X40 and 70 on the 3, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Wester Hailes to Gilmerton?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:15 and the last around 23:09. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Wester Hailes to Gilmerton?
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.