X29 Edinburgh to Birkenside via Gilmerton, Gorebridge

Operated by Lothian Buses. First bus 07:04, last bus 17:29. 4 journeys on weekdays. Fares: set by the operator — more.

Next towards Birkenside from Princes Street (west) (Stop PB): 16:51

Next towards Edinburgh from Terminus (at): tomorrow 07:04

Wanted a different X29? 2 other bus routes are numbered X29 elsewhere in the UK — see every X29 bus timetable by area.

Timetable

Ends at Birkenside · Monday to Friday · 2 journeys
Stop 16:5117:29
Princes Street (west) (Stop PB) 16:5117:29
South Bridge (S-bound 1) 17:0217:40
Newington Road (SE-bound) 17:0917:47
Gilmerton Crossroads (before) 17:2218:00
Gilmerton Station Road (opp) 17:2518:03
Station Road (opp) 17:4018:16
Gore Avenue (at) 17:5118:26
Terminus (at) 17:5618:31

Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off. Times are shown at the route's main timing stops — buses serve all stops in between. Switch a table to All stops for every stop it calls at, or open a stop's own page for live departures there.

The England fare cap doesn't apply in Scotland — Lothian Buses sets the fares on the X29. Under-22s, over-60s and eligible disabled passengers travel free with a National Entitlement Card. Who travels free →

Route map

All stops on route X29

X29 towards Birkenside

All 38 stops
  1. Princes Street (west) (Stop PB) Edinburgh
  2. Princes Street (Scott Mon.) (Stop PH) Edinburgh
  3. South Bridge (S-bound 1) Old Town
  4. Surgeons' Hall (at) South Side
  5. Newington Road (SE-bound) Newington
  6. Gilmerton Crossroads (before) Gilmerton
  7. Drum Street (SE-bound) Gilmerton
  8. Drum Cottages (opp) Gilmerton
  9. Gilmerton Station Road (opp) Gilmerton
  10. Gilmerton Junction (before) Gilmerton
  11. Dobbies Garden World (opp) Melville Nursery
  12. Viscount Drive (S-bound) Eskbank
  13. Captains Gardens (S-bound) Eskbank
  14. Kings Gate Newbattle
  15. Dalhousie Road (on) Lothianbridge
  16. Dalhousie Road (on) Newtongrange
  17. Station Road (opp) Newtongrange
  18. St Anne's Court (at) Newtongrange
  19. Dean Park Place (opp) Newtongrange
  20. Fourth Street (at) Newtongrange
  21. Mining Museum (opp) Newtongrange
  22. McGahey Court (at) Newtongrange
  23. The Crescent (at) Gowkshill
  24. Gowkshill Farm (opp) Gowkshill
  25. St Andrews Primary School (at) Gowkshill
  26. Greenhall Road (at 38) Greenhall
  27. Barleyknowe Crescent (at) Greenhall
  28. Greenhall Crescent (at 6) Hunterfield
  29. Arniston Engine (opp) Arniston
  30. Leisure Centre (at) Gorebridge
  31. Newbyres Crescent (at 52) Gorebridge
  32. Gore Avenue (at) Gorebridge
  33. Newbyres Crescent (W-bound) Gorebridge
  34. Police Station (opp) Gorebridge
  35. Gorebridge Inn (opp) Gorebridge
  36. Powdermill Brae (near 3) Birkenside
  37. Powdermill Brae (at 43) Birkenside
  38. Terminus (at) Birkenside

X29 towards Edinburgh

All 36 stops
  1. Terminus (at) Birkenside
  2. Powdermill Brae (at 89) Birkenside
  3. Powdermill Brae (at 8) Birkenside
  4. Gorebridge Inn (at) Gorebridge
  5. Police Station Gorebridge
  6. Newbyres Crescent (at 52) Gorebridge
  7. Gore Avenue (at) Gorebridge
  8. Newbyres Crescent (W-bound) Gorebridge
  9. Leisure Centre (opp) Gorebridge
  10. Arniston Engine (at) Arniston
  11. New Hunterfield (at) Hunterfield
  12. Barleyknowe Crescent (opp) Greenhall
  13. Hogarth Avenue (at) Greenhall
  14. St Andrews Primary School (opp) Gowkshill
  15. Gowkshill Farm (at) Gowkshill
  16. The Crescent (opp) Gowkshill
  17. McGahey Court (opp) Newtongrange
  18. Mining Museum (at) Newtongrange
  19. Fourth Street (opp) Newtongrange
  20. Dean Park Place (at) Newtongrange
  21. Station Road Newtongrange
  22. Dalhousie Road (at) Newtongrange
  23. Dalhousie Road (at) Lothianbridge
  24. Kings Gate (opp) Newbattle
  25. Captains Gardens (N-bound) Eskbank
  26. Viscount Drive (N-bound) Eskbank
  27. Dobbies Garden World (at) Melville Nursery
  28. Gilmerton Junction (after) Gilmerton
  29. Gilmerton Station Road (before) Gilmerton
  30. Drum Cottages (at) Gilmerton
  31. Drum Street (NW-bound) Gilmerton
  32. Gilmerton Crossroads (after) Gilmerton
  33. Newington Road (NW-bound) Newington
  34. Surgeons' Hall (opp) South Side
  35. South Bridge (N-Bound 2) Old Town
  36. Princes Street (Waverley Steps) (Stop PP) Edinburgh

Towns & areas on this route

EdinburghGorebridgeOld TownGilmertonNewtongrangeEskbankSouth SideBirkensideNewingtonHunterfieldGowkshillNewbattle

Frequently asked questions

What time is the first X29 bus?

The first X29 departure on weekdays leaves at 07:04 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).

What time is the last X29 bus?

The last X29 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 17:29. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.

How much does the X29 bus cost?

The England fare cap doesn't apply in Scotland — Lothian Buses sets the fares on the X29. Under-22s, over-60s and eligible disabled passengers travel free with a National Entitlement Card.

Who runs the X29 bus?

The X29 is operated by Lothian Buses.

Timetable data from Lothian Buses via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (Scotland feed). Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.