Bus from Winchburgh to Edinburgh
3 direct routes · 18–56 min · first bus 05:21, last bus 22:07 (weekdays).
Next buses to Edinburgh as of 04:47
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Winchburgh, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X38 | Midland Bluebird | ~41 min | 31 | Sat 29 · Sun 25 | 05:46 | 22:02 | Millgate (opp) | Haymarket Station (Stop HB) | Kirkliston, Newbridge, Ratho Station, Ingliston & Gogar |
| X19 | Lothian Country Buses | ~56 min | 17 | Sat 17 · Sun 13 | 05:21 | 22:07 | Health Centre (at) | Princes Street (Scott Mon.) (Stop PK) | Kirkliston, Newbridge, Ratho Station, Ingliston & Gogar |
| 16 | SD Travel | ~18 min | 2 | Sat 2 · Sun 2 | 13:32 | 18:02 | Station Road | Barnton Junction (E-bound) | Kirkliston, Queensferry & Dalmeny |
Times are for the first boarding point in Winchburgh 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 X38 bus, X19 bus or 16 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Winchburgh to Edinburgh?
3 routes run directly from Winchburgh to Edinburgh: the X38 (Midland Bluebird), the X19 (Lothian Country Buses), the 16 (SD Travel). The most frequent is the X38, 31 times each weekday — board at Millgate (opp) and get off at Haymarket Station (Stop HB), about 41 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Winchburgh to Edinburgh?
Between 18 minutes on the 16 and 56 on the X19, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Kirkliston, Newbridge, Ratho Station, Ingliston and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Winchburgh to Edinburgh?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:21 and the last around 22:07. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Winchburgh to Edinburgh?
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.