X61 Edinburgh to Halbeath via Blackhall, Queensferry
Operated by Stagecoach East Scotland. First bus 06:23, last bus 23:00. 33 journeys on weekdays. Fares: adult single £2.90 to £8.80 — more.
Wanted a different X61? 3 other bus routes are numbered X61 elsewhere in the UK — see every X61 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 07:20 | 08:25 | 09:25 | 10:25 | 11:25 | 12:25 | 13:25 | 14:25 | 15:25 | 16:25 | 17:25 | 18:55 | 19:55 | 21:00 | 22:00 | 23:00 |
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| Bus Station (Gate D-Stance 5) | 07:20 | 08:25 | 09:25 | 10:25 | 11:25 | 12:25 | 13:25 | 14:25 | 15:25 | 16:25 | 17:25 | 18:55 | 19:55 | 21:00 | 22:00 | 23:00 |
| Queensferry Street (Stop QE) | 07:31 | 08:36 | 09:36 | 10:36 | 11:36 | 12:36 | 13:36 | 14:36 | 15:40 | 16:40 | 17:40 | 19:06 | 20:06 | 21:11 | 22:11 | 23:11 |
| Telford Road (before) | 07:38 | 08:43 | 09:43 | 10:43 | 11:43 | 12:43 | 13:43 | 14:43 | 15:50 | 16:50 | 17:50 | 19:13 | 20:13 | 21:18 | 22:18 | 23:18 |
| Slip Road (N-bound) | 07:52 | 08:57 | 09:57 | 10:57 | 11:57 | 12:57 | 13:57 | 14:57 | 16:12 | 17:12 | 18:12 | 19:27 | 20:27 | 21:32 | 22:32 | 23:32 |
| Park & Ride (Stance 1) | 07:57 | 09:02 | 10:02 | 11:02 | 12:02 | 13:02 | 14:02 | 15:02 | 16:20 | 17:20 | 18:20 | 19:32 | 20:32 | 21:37 | 22:37 | 23:37 |
| Park & Ride (Stance 1) | 08:07 | 09:12 | 10:12 | 11:12 | 12:12 | 13:12 | 14:12 | 15:12 | 16:30 | 17:30 | 18:30 | 19:42 | 20:42 | 21:47 | 22:47 | 23:47 |
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.
Fares on the X61
Adult single £2.90 to £8.80 · Child single £1.50 to £4.40
Adult single fare table, stage to stage
| £2.90 | WestEndQferryStreet | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £2.90 | £2.90 | OrchardBrae | ||||||||
| £2.90 | £2.90 | £2.90 | CragleithRetailPark | |||||||
| £2.90 | £2.90 | £2.90 | £2.90 | BlackhallBoS | ||||||
| £2.90 | £2.90 | £2.90 | £2.90 | £2.90 | Quality Street | |||||
| £2.90 | £2.90 | £2.90 | £2.90 | £2.90 | £2.90 | BarntonMayburyRd | ||||
| £5.90 | £5.90 | £5.90 | £5.90 | £5.90 | £5.90 | £5.40 | ForthBrSouth 1 | |||
| £8.20 | £8.20 | £8.20 | £8.20 | £8.20 | £8.20 | £5.90 | £2.90 | ForthBrNorth 1 | ||
| £8.80 | £8.80 | £8.20 | £8.20 | £8.20 | £8.20 | £5.90 | £3.70 | £2.90 | FerryToll 1 | |
| £8.80 | £8.80 | £8.20 | £8.20 | £8.20 | £8.20 | £5.90 | £5.90 | £5.40 | £3.70 | Halbeath P&R 1 |
Read along the row of the stage you travel to, to the column below the stage you board at; the first stage is Edinburgh.
Stagecoach's published fares on the Bus Open Data Service, in force from 5 October 2026. A fare stage is a group of neighbouring stops that are priced the same. Fares change — check with Stagecoach East Scotland before you travel.
Tickets on the X61
Stagecoach East Scotland publishes singles, day returns, returns, day tickets and season tickets on this route for adults, children, young people and students.
Single · Day Return · NightRider · U16 Single · Student Single · Jobseeker Single · Adult Period Return
…and 136 more tickets on this route.
Ticket types come from Stagecoach East Scotland's own fares data on the Bus Open Data Service, last updated 8 October 2026. Prices for singles and returns are under Fares above; for the others, check with Stagecoach East Scotland.
Christmas & bank holidays
These dates are not the usual timetable for the day they fall on. They come from the operator’s published data, which for Christmas and New Year is often late or incomplete, so check with Stagecoach East Scotland before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.
Not published yet: Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, 28 December, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day and 2 January. Operators often publish festive timetables only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
- Tuesday, 29 December 2026 The operator’s data lists more buses on this date than on an ordinary Tuesday (40 journeys in both directions together, against 33), which usually means two timetables have been added together by mistake. Check with Stagecoach East Scotland before you travel.
- Wednesday, 30 December 2026 The operator’s data lists more buses on this date than on an ordinary Wednesday (40 journeys in both directions together, against 33), which usually means two timetables have been added together by mistake. Check with Stagecoach East Scotland before you travel.
Route map
All stops on route X61
X61 towards Halbeath
All 12 stops
- Bus Station (Gate D-Stance 5) Edinburgh
- Princes Street (west) (Stop PU) Edinburgh
- Queensferry Street (Stop QE) Edinburgh West End
- Learmonth Terrace (opp) Orchard Brae
- Craigleith Road (after) Craigleith
- Telford Road (before) Blackhall
- Hillpark Steps (adj) Blackhall
- Barnton Junction (W-bound) Barnton
- Slip Road (N-bound) Queensferry
- North Access (N-Bound) North Queensferry
- Park & Ride (Stance 1) Ferrytoll
- Park & Ride (Stance 1) Halbeath
X61 towards Edinburgh
All 12 stops
- Park & Ride (Stance 4) Halbeath
- Park & Ride (Stance 3) Ferrytoll
- North Access (S-Bound) North Queensferry
- Slip Road (S-bound) Queensferry
- Barnton Junction (E-bound) Barnton
- Hillpark Steps (opp) Blackhall
- Telford Road (after) Blackhall
- Craigleith Drive (before) Craigleith
- Learmonth Terrace (o/s) Orchard Brae
- Queensferry Street (Stop QC) Edinburgh West End
- Princes Street (west) (Stop PD) Edinburgh
- Bus Station Edinburgh
Service registration & registered changes
- Service change effective 12 May 2026 To amend Route.
- Service change effective 24 November 2025 To amend Timetable.
- Service change effective 24 November 2025 To amend Timetable.
- Service change effective 18 August 2025 To amend Timetable.
- Service change effective 18 August 2025 To amend Timetable.
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. Registration PM0000004/983 · Registration PM0000004/982 · Changes in Fife Council · All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first X61 bus?
The first X61 departure on weekdays leaves at 06:23 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last X61 bus?
The last X61 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 23:00. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the X61 bus cost?
Stagecoach East Scotland's published fares on the X61: adult single £2.90 to £8.80, child single £1.50 to £4.40. The England fare cap doesn't apply in Scotland — Stagecoach East Scotland sets the fares on the X61. Under-22s, over-60s and eligible disabled passengers travel free with a National Entitlement Card.
Who runs the X61 bus?
The X61 is operated by Stagecoach East Scotland.
Timetable data from Stagecoach East Scotland via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (Scotland feed). Registered with the Traffic Commissioner as PM0000004/983. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.