Bus from Wester Hailes to Sighthill (Edinburgh)
5 direct routes · 3–9 min · first bus 04:23, last bus 23:49 (weekdays); night service 18 runs 03:29–22:42.
Next buses to Sighthill (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 | ~7 min | 81 | Sat 75 · Sun 48 | 04:23 | 23:09 | Hailesland Place (after) | Napier University (Sighthill) (near) | — |
| 33 | Lothian Buses | ~9 min | 52 | Sat 49 · Sun 36 | 04:36 | 22:48 | Hailesland Place (after) | Napier University (Sighthill) (near) | — |
| 21 | Lothian Buses | ~6 min | 41 | Sat 37 · Sun 39 | 05:03 | 23:49 | Hailesland Place (after) | Napier University (Sighthill) (near) | — |
| 18 | Lothian Buses | ~9 min | 34 | Sat 25 · Sun 25 | 03:29 | 22:42 | Hailesland Place (after) | Bankhead Medway (after) | — |
| X40 | Lothian Country Buses | ~3 min | 14 | Sat 10 · Sun 10 | 07:05 | 20:44 | Westside Plaza (Stop 2) | Calder View (Mid Stop) | — |
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, 33 bus, 21 bus, 18 bus or X40 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Wester Hailes to Sighthill?
5 routes run directly from Wester Hailes to Sighthill: the 3 (Lothian Buses), the 33 (Lothian Buses), the 21 (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 Napier University (Sighthill) (near), about 7 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Wester Hailes to Sighthill?
Between 3 minutes on the X40 and 9 on the 33, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Wester Hailes to Sighthill?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:23 and the last around 23:49 — and night service 18 runs 03:29–22:42. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Wester Hailes to Sighthill?
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.