computerSaysNo
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I have decided to start this thread after seeing a lot of Forum Users ask about the history of various local bus routes; the same questions about the same routes seem to get asked a lot.
The purpose of this thread is to document information about Local Bus Routes such as garage, frequency and vehicle type, both currently and historically where knowledge exists.
I would have suggested adding such information to the relevant Wikipedia page but I've seen information like this frequently get removed so this doesn't seem like a reliable option.
So far I've written about the current routes operated by Lothian Buses. I'm aiming to do East Coast Buses and Lothian Country Buses next. I aim to write about First Glasgow after that but I'll need a lot more contributions from other Forum Members for this as I'm not as familiar with the area. If you want your local company's routes to be added then leave a comment and I'll edit it into the main post.
If you have further information or corrections about any of the routes already existing here then also leave a comment.
What I've currently got for Lothian Buses is shown below. Some routes are missing their Route Colour but I'll add them when I can. Most routes are missing their City Centre route description but I'll add this when I can.
The purpose of this thread is to document information about Local Bus Routes such as garage, frequency and vehicle type, both currently and historically where knowledge exists.
I would have suggested adding such information to the relevant Wikipedia page but I've seen information like this frequently get removed so this doesn't seem like a reliable option.
So far I've written about the current routes operated by Lothian Buses. I'm aiming to do East Coast Buses and Lothian Country Buses next. I aim to write about First Glasgow after that but I'll need a lot more contributions from other Forum Members for this as I'm not as familiar with the area. If you want your local company's routes to be added then leave a comment and I'll edit it into the main post.
If you have further information or corrections about any of the routes already existing here then also leave a comment.
What I've currently got for Lothian Buses is shown below. Some routes are missing their Route Colour but I'll add them when I can. Most routes are missing their City Centre route description but I'll add this when I can.
About this section:
Last updated 11 February 2023.
Credits: users 90019, Bus9120UK, computerSaysNo, Darklord8899, duncanp, FlybeDash8Q400, roadierway77, stevenedin.
Sources: https://www.lothianbuses.com/
Route Colours are taken from the PDF Timetable files.
Vehicle allocations are what usually operates on each route but are not guaranteed on any given day, except for routes 30 and 38 which must use single deckers only due to low bridges. For reference, single deck vehicles are 7900s, and B8RLE/Evoras. All other vehicles are double-deckers.
Last updated 11 February 2023.
Credits: users 90019, Bus9120UK, computerSaysNo, Darklord8899, duncanp, FlybeDash8Q400, roadierway77, stevenedin.
Sources: https://www.lothianbuses.com/
Route Colours are taken from the PDF Timetable files.
Vehicle allocations are what usually operates on each route but are not guaranteed on any given day, except for routes 30 and 38 which must use single deckers only due to low bridges. For reference, single deck vehicles are 7900s, and B8RLE/Evoras. All other vehicles are double-deckers.
Route 1 colour is rgb(89,183,233).
Route 1 currently (from 11 September 2022) runs between Clermiston and Seafield, via Corstorphine, Stenhouse, Gorgie, Fountainbridge, City Centre, and Easter Road. In the City Centre it serves the following stops:
Towards Seafield: Usher Hall, Lothian Road, Princes Street West, Scott Monument, Leith Street, Leopold Place.
Towards Clermiston: Leopold Place, Leith Street, Waverley Steps, Scott Monument, Princes Street West, Lothian Road, Usher Hall.
Frequency Monday to Saturday daytimes is every 20 minutes. Frequency Monday to Saturday evenings and all day Sundays is every 30 minutes.
Route 1 operates using 7900s.
Route 1 currently (from 11 September 2022) runs between Clermiston and Seafield, via Corstorphine, Stenhouse, Gorgie, Fountainbridge, City Centre, and Easter Road. In the City Centre it serves the following stops:
Towards Seafield: Usher Hall, Lothian Road, Princes Street West, Scott Monument, Leith Street, Leopold Place.
Towards Clermiston: Leopold Place, Leith Street, Waverley Steps, Scott Monument, Princes Street West, Lothian Road, Usher Hall.
Frequency Monday to Saturday daytimes is every 20 minutes. Frequency Monday to Saturday evenings and all day Sundays is every 30 minutes.
Route 1 operates using 7900s.
Route 2 colour is rgb(68,170,66).
Route 2 currently (from 11 September 2022) runs between Gyle Centre and The Jewel (ASDA), via Hermiston Gait, Broomhouse, Haymarket, Surgeons’ Hall, and Niddrie. It avoids Princes Street; in the City Centre it serves the following stops:
Towards The Jewel: Haymarket Station, Torphichen Street, Dewer Place, Morrison Street, Bread Street, West Port, Grassmarket, Merchant Street, Bristo Place, Potterrow, Nicolson Square, Surgeons' Hall.
Towards Gyle Centre: Surgeons' Hall, Bristo Square, Forrest Road, Grassmarket, West Port, Lauriston Street, East Fountainbridge, Semple Street, Morrison Street, Grove Street, Haymarket Station.
Frequency Monday to Saturday daytimes is every 20 minutes. Frequency Monday to Saturday evenings and all day Sundays is every 30 minutes. Gyle Centre is not served late evenings and all day Sundays, with buses instead terminating at Hermiston Gait.
Route 2 operates using mostly 7900s with a few random deckers of any type.
Route 2 currently (from 11 September 2022) runs between Gyle Centre and The Jewel (ASDA), via Hermiston Gait, Broomhouse, Haymarket, Surgeons’ Hall, and Niddrie. It avoids Princes Street; in the City Centre it serves the following stops:
Towards The Jewel: Haymarket Station, Torphichen Street, Dewer Place, Morrison Street, Bread Street, West Port, Grassmarket, Merchant Street, Bristo Place, Potterrow, Nicolson Square, Surgeons' Hall.
Towards Gyle Centre: Surgeons' Hall, Bristo Square, Forrest Road, Grassmarket, West Port, Lauriston Street, East Fountainbridge, Semple Street, Morrison Street, Grove Street, Haymarket Station.
Frequency Monday to Saturday daytimes is every 20 minutes. Frequency Monday to Saturday evenings and all day Sundays is every 30 minutes. Gyle Centre is not served late evenings and all day Sundays, with buses instead terminating at Hermiston Gait.
Route 2 operates using mostly 7900s with a few random deckers of any type.
Route 3 colour is rgb(214,205,27).
Route 3 currently (from 11 September 2022) runs between Clovenstone and Mayfield (Midlothian), via Westside Plaza, Sighthill, Gorgie, Haymarket, City Centre, Newington, Gilmerton, and Dalkeith. In the City Centre it serves the following stops
Towards Mayfield: Haymarket Station, West Maitland Street, Shandwick Place, Princes Street West, Scott Monument, South Bridge, Surgeons' Hall. North Bridge is not served due to the North Bridge works.
Towards Clovenstone: Surgeons' Hall, National Museum of Scotland, The Mound, Princes Street West, Shandwick Place, Atholl Crescent, Haymarket Station.
Frequency Monday to Saturday daytimes is every 12 minutes, and Sundays daytimes is every 20 minutes. Evening frequency on all days is every 30 minutes.
Route 3 operates using B5TL/E400MMCs.
The current (Bus) Route 3 operates over part of the previous Tram Route 3, between Stenhouse and Newington Station. Tram Route 3 was discontinued in November 1956.
Route 3 currently (from 11 September 2022) runs between Clovenstone and Mayfield (Midlothian), via Westside Plaza, Sighthill, Gorgie, Haymarket, City Centre, Newington, Gilmerton, and Dalkeith. In the City Centre it serves the following stops
Towards Mayfield: Haymarket Station, West Maitland Street, Shandwick Place, Princes Street West, Scott Monument, South Bridge, Surgeons' Hall. North Bridge is not served due to the North Bridge works.
Towards Clovenstone: Surgeons' Hall, National Museum of Scotland, The Mound, Princes Street West, Shandwick Place, Atholl Crescent, Haymarket Station.
Frequency Monday to Saturday daytimes is every 12 minutes, and Sundays daytimes is every 20 minutes. Evening frequency on all days is every 30 minutes.
Route 3 operates using B5TL/E400MMCs.
The current (Bus) Route 3 operates over part of the previous Tram Route 3, between Stenhouse and Newington Station. Tram Route 3 was discontinued in November 1956.
Route 4 colour is rgb(82,108,180).
Route 4 currently (from 11 September 2022) runs between The Jewel (ASDA) and Hillend, via Bingham, Northfield, Meadowbank, City Centre/Princes Street, Haymarket, Slateford, Oxgangs, and Fairmilehead. In the City Centre it serves the following stops:
Towards The Jewel: Haymarket Station, West Maitland Street, Shandwick Place, Princes Street West, Scott Monument, Leith Street, Leopold Place.
Towards Hillend: Leopold Place, Leith Street, Waverley Steps, Scott Monument, Princes Street West, Shandwick Place, Atholl Crescent, Haymarket Station.
Frequency Monday to Saturday daytimes is every 20 minutes. Frequency Monday to Saturday evenings and all day Sundays is every 30 minutes.
Route 4 operates using mostly ex-London B9TL/Gemini 2s (single-door) with a few other random deckers.
The current (Bus) Route 4 operates over part of the previous Tram Route 4, between Slateford and Piershill. Tram Route 4 was discontinued in November 1956.
Route 4 currently (from 11 September 2022) runs between The Jewel (ASDA) and Hillend, via Bingham, Northfield, Meadowbank, City Centre/Princes Street, Haymarket, Slateford, Oxgangs, and Fairmilehead. In the City Centre it serves the following stops:
Towards The Jewel: Haymarket Station, West Maitland Street, Shandwick Place, Princes Street West, Scott Monument, Leith Street, Leopold Place.
Towards Hillend: Leopold Place, Leith Street, Waverley Steps, Scott Monument, Princes Street West, Shandwick Place, Atholl Crescent, Haymarket Station.
Frequency Monday to Saturday daytimes is every 20 minutes. Frequency Monday to Saturday evenings and all day Sundays is every 30 minutes.
Route 4 operates using mostly ex-London B9TL/Gemini 2s (single-door) with a few other random deckers.
The current (Bus) Route 4 operates over part of the previous Tram Route 4, between Slateford and Piershill. Tram Route 4 was discontinued in November 1956.
Route 5 colour is rgb(251,176,63).
Route 5 currently (from 11 September 2022) runs between The Jewel (ASDA) and Hunter’s Tryst, via Brunstane, Northfield, Meadowbank, City Centre, Newington, Morningside, Greenbank and Oxgangs. In the City Centre it serves the following stops:
Towards The Jewel: Surgeons' Hall, Chambers Street, Victoria Street, George Street (Dome), Leith Street, Leopold Place. Towards Hunter's Tryst: Leopold Place, Leith Street, South Bridge, Surgeons' Hall.
Frequency Monday to Saturday daytimes is every 20 minutes. Monday to Saturday evenings and all day Sundays is every 30 minutes.
Route 5 operates using mostly ex-London B9TL/Gemini 2s (single-door) with a few other random deckers.
The current (Bus) Route 5 operates over part of the previous Tram Route 5, between Morningside and Piershill. Tram Route 5 was discontinued in November 1956.
Route 5 currently (from 11 September 2022) runs between The Jewel (ASDA) and Hunter’s Tryst, via Brunstane, Northfield, Meadowbank, City Centre, Newington, Morningside, Greenbank and Oxgangs. In the City Centre it serves the following stops:
Towards The Jewel: Surgeons' Hall, Chambers Street, Victoria Street, George Street (Dome), Leith Street, Leopold Place. Towards Hunter's Tryst: Leopold Place, Leith Street, South Bridge, Surgeons' Hall.
Frequency Monday to Saturday daytimes is every 20 minutes. Monday to Saturday evenings and all day Sundays is every 30 minutes.
Route 5 operates using mostly ex-London B9TL/Gemini 2s (single-door) with a few other random deckers.
The current (Bus) Route 5 operates over part of the previous Tram Route 5, between Morningside and Piershill. Tram Route 5 was discontinued in November 1956.
Route 6 colour is unknown.
Route 6 was discontinued (when?).
Route 6 was discontinued (when?).
Route 7 colour is rgb(245,154,144).
Route 7 currently (from 11 September 2022) runs between Newhaven and Royal Infirmary, via Leith, City Centre, Newington, Cameron Toll, Liberton, Kaimes, Gilmerton and Little France. In the City Centre it serves the following stops:
Towards Royal Infirmary: Elm Row, Leith Street, South Bridge, Surgeons' Hall.
Towards Newhaven: Surgeons' Hall, Chambers Street, Victoria Street, George Street, York Place, Elm Row.
Daytime frequency is every 20 minutes daily. Evening frequency is every 30 minutes daily.
Route 7 operates using B5TL/Gemini 3s, mostly from 2016 batch.
The current (Bus) Route 7 operates over part of the previous Tram Route 7, between Newhaven (Stanley Road) and Liberton. Tram Route 7 was discontinued in November 1956.
Route 7 currently (from 11 September 2022) runs between Newhaven and Royal Infirmary, via Leith, City Centre, Newington, Cameron Toll, Liberton, Kaimes, Gilmerton and Little France. In the City Centre it serves the following stops:
Towards Royal Infirmary: Elm Row, Leith Street, South Bridge, Surgeons' Hall.
Towards Newhaven: Surgeons' Hall, Chambers Street, Victoria Street, George Street, York Place, Elm Row.
Daytime frequency is every 20 minutes daily. Evening frequency is every 30 minutes daily.
Route 7 operates using B5TL/Gemini 3s, mostly from 2016 batch.
The current (Bus) Route 7 operates over part of the previous Tram Route 7, between Newhaven (Stanley Road) and Liberton. Tram Route 7 was discontinued in November 1956.
Route 8 colour is rgb(17,115,58).
Route 8 currently (from 11 September 2022) runs between Muirhouse and Royal Infirmary, via Pilton, Canonmills, City Centre/Hanover Street/George IV Bridge, Newington, Cameron Toll, The Inch, and Moredun. In the City Centre it serves the following stops:
Towards Royal Infirmary: Thistle Street, Hanover Street, The Mound, Victoria Street, National Museum of Scotland, Surgeons' Hall.
Towards Muirhouse: Surgeons' Hall, Chambers Street, Victoria Street, Hanover Street, Thistle Street.
Frequency Monday to Saturday daytimes is every 20 minutes. Monday to Saturday evenings and all day Sundays is every 30 minutes.
Route 8 operates using mostly native B9TL/Gemini 2s from 2011 batch.
The current (Bus) Route 8 operates over part of the previous Tram Route 8, between Granton Square and Newington Station. Tram Route 8 was discontinued in November 1956.
Route 8 currently (from 11 September 2022) runs between Muirhouse and Royal Infirmary, via Pilton, Canonmills, City Centre/Hanover Street/George IV Bridge, Newington, Cameron Toll, The Inch, and Moredun. In the City Centre it serves the following stops:
Towards Royal Infirmary: Thistle Street, Hanover Street, The Mound, Victoria Street, National Museum of Scotland, Surgeons' Hall.
Towards Muirhouse: Surgeons' Hall, Chambers Street, Victoria Street, Hanover Street, Thistle Street.
Frequency Monday to Saturday daytimes is every 20 minutes. Monday to Saturday evenings and all day Sundays is every 30 minutes.
Route 8 operates using mostly native B9TL/Gemini 2s from 2011 batch.
The current (Bus) Route 8 operates over part of the previous Tram Route 8, between Granton Square and Newington Station. Tram Route 8 was discontinued in November 1956.
Route 10 colour is rgb(169,123,80).
Route 10 currently (from 11 September 2022) runs between Bonaly and Western Harbour, via Colinton, Craiglockhart, Polwarth, Tollcross, City Centre/Princes Street/York Place, and Leith. In the City Centre it serves the following stops:
Towards Western Harbour: Usher Hall, Lothian Road, Princes Street West, George Street (Assembly), George Street (Dome), Dublin Street, York Place, Elm Row.
Towards Bonaly: Elm Row, Leith Street, Scott Monument, Princes Street West, Lothian Road, Usher Hall.
Frequency Monday to Saturday daytimes is every 20 minutes. Monday to Saturday evenings and all day Sundays is every 30 minutes.
Route 10 operates using mostly native B9TL/Gemini 2s from 2011 batch and a few other random deckers.
The current (Bus) Route 10 operates over part of the previous Tram Route 10, between Colinton and Leith (Bernard Street). Tram Route 10 was discontinued in November 1956.
Route 10 currently (from 11 September 2022) runs between Bonaly and Western Harbour, via Colinton, Craiglockhart, Polwarth, Tollcross, City Centre/Princes Street/York Place, and Leith. In the City Centre it serves the following stops:
Towards Western Harbour: Usher Hall, Lothian Road, Princes Street West, George Street (Assembly), George Street (Dome), Dublin Street, York Place, Elm Row.
Towards Bonaly: Elm Row, Leith Street, Scott Monument, Princes Street West, Lothian Road, Usher Hall.
Frequency Monday to Saturday daytimes is every 20 minutes. Monday to Saturday evenings and all day Sundays is every 30 minutes.
Route 10 operates using mostly native B9TL/Gemini 2s from 2011 batch and a few other random deckers.
The current (Bus) Route 10 operates over part of the previous Tram Route 10, between Colinton and Leith (Bernard Street). Tram Route 10 was discontinued in November 1956.
Route 11 colour is rgb(176,31,44).
Route 11 currently (from 11 September 2022) runs between Ocean Terminal and Hyvots Bank, via Newhaven, Pilrig, Elm Row, City Centre/York Place/Princes Street, Tollcross, Morningside, Fairmilehead, and Kaimes. In the City Centre it serves the following stops:
Towards Ocean Terminal: Usher Hall, Lothian Road, Princes Street West, George Street (Assembly), George Street (Dome), Dublin Street, York Place, Elm Row.
Towards Hyvots Bank: Elm Row, Leith Street, Scott Monument, Princes Street West, Lothian Road, Usher Hall.
Frequency Monday to Saturday daytimes is every 12 minutes, and Sundays daytimes is every 15 minutes. Frequency Monday to Friday evenings is every 20 minutes, and Sunday evenings is every 30 minutes.
Route 11 operates using B8L/E400MMC-XLBs.
The current (Bus) Route 11 operates over part of the previous Tram Route 11, between Newhaven (Stanley Road) and Fairmilehead. Tram Route 11 was discontinued in November 1956.
Route 11 currently (from 11 September 2022) runs between Ocean Terminal and Hyvots Bank, via Newhaven, Pilrig, Elm Row, City Centre/York Place/Princes Street, Tollcross, Morningside, Fairmilehead, and Kaimes. In the City Centre it serves the following stops:
Towards Ocean Terminal: Usher Hall, Lothian Road, Princes Street West, George Street (Assembly), George Street (Dome), Dublin Street, York Place, Elm Row.
Towards Hyvots Bank: Elm Row, Leith Street, Scott Monument, Princes Street West, Lothian Road, Usher Hall.
Frequency Monday to Saturday daytimes is every 12 minutes, and Sundays daytimes is every 15 minutes. Frequency Monday to Friday evenings is every 20 minutes, and Sunday evenings is every 30 minutes.
Route 11 operates using B8L/E400MMC-XLBs.
The current (Bus) Route 11 operates over part of the previous Tram Route 11, between Newhaven (Stanley Road) and Fairmilehead. Tram Route 11 was discontinued in November 1956.
Route 12 colour is rgb(143,203,123).
Route 12 currently (from 11 September 2022) runs between Gyle Centre and King’s Road (Portobello), via Broomhouse, Drum Brae, Corstorphine, City Centre, Potterrow, Cameron Toll, and Craigmillar. It avoids Princes Street; instead it serves the following stops in the wider City Centre area:
Towards King's Road: Haymarket, (via Morrison Link and West Approach Road to) Usher Hall, Bread Street, High Riggs, Lauriston Building, Bristo Place, Potterrow, Chapel Street.
Towards Gyle Centre: Chapel Street, Bristo Square, Lauriston Place, Lauriston Building, Chalmers Street, Bread Street, Usher Hall, (via West Approach Road and Morrison Link to) Haymarket.
Frequency is every 30 minutes all day daily. Buses run full-route Monday to Saturday daytimes. Buses run between Gyle Centre and Potterrow only on Monday to Saturdays evenings. Buses run Gyle Centre to Bread Street only on Sundays.
Route 12 operates using some 7900s and some other random deckers.
Route 12 currently (from 11 September 2022) runs between Gyle Centre and King’s Road (Portobello), via Broomhouse, Drum Brae, Corstorphine, City Centre, Potterrow, Cameron Toll, and Craigmillar. It avoids Princes Street; instead it serves the following stops in the wider City Centre area:
Towards King's Road: Haymarket, (via Morrison Link and West Approach Road to) Usher Hall, Bread Street, High Riggs, Lauriston Building, Bristo Place, Potterrow, Chapel Street.
Towards Gyle Centre: Chapel Street, Bristo Square, Lauriston Place, Lauriston Building, Chalmers Street, Bread Street, Usher Hall, (via West Approach Road and Morrison Link to) Haymarket.
Frequency is every 30 minutes all day daily. Buses run full-route Monday to Saturday daytimes. Buses run between Gyle Centre and Potterrow only on Monday to Saturdays evenings. Buses run Gyle Centre to Bread Street only on Sundays.
Route 12 operates using some 7900s and some other random deckers.
Route 14 colour is rgb(157,151,168).
Route 14 currently (from 20 November 2022) runs between Muirhouse and Greendykes, via Pilton, Goldenacre, Leith, City Centre, St. Leonard’s, Prestonfield, and Craigmillar. In the City Centre it serves the following stops:
Towards Greendykes: Elm Row, Leith Street, North Bridge, South Bridge, Surgeons' Hall.
Towards Muirhouse: Surgeons' Hall, Chalmers Street, Victoria Street, George Street (Dome), York Place, Elm Row.
Daytime frequency is every 20 minutes daily. Evening frequency is every 20 minutes Monday to Saturday and every 30 minutes Sundays.
Route 14 operates using mostly native B9TL/Gemini 2s.
Route 14 currently (from 20 November 2022) runs between Muirhouse and Greendykes, via Pilton, Goldenacre, Leith, City Centre, St. Leonard’s, Prestonfield, and Craigmillar. In the City Centre it serves the following stops:
Towards Greendykes: Elm Row, Leith Street, North Bridge, South Bridge, Surgeons' Hall.
Towards Muirhouse: Surgeons' Hall, Chalmers Street, Victoria Street, George Street (Dome), York Place, Elm Row.
Daytime frequency is every 20 minutes daily. Evening frequency is every 20 minutes Monday to Saturday and every 30 minutes Sundays.
Route 14 operates using mostly native B9TL/Gemini 2s.
Route 15 colour is rgb(66,60,34).
Route 15 currently (from 11 September 2022) runs between City Centre/Regent Road and Pentlands Science Park, via West End, Tollcross, Morningside, Fairmilehead, Hillend, and Easter Bush. In the City Centre it serves the following stops:
Towards Easter Bush: Regent Road, Waterloo Place, Waverley Steps, Scott Monument, Princes Street West, Lothian Road, Usher Hall.
Towards Regent Road: Usher Hall, Lothian Road, Princes Street West, Scott Monument, Waterloo Place, Regent Road.
Monday to Saturday daytime frequency is every 60 minutes however a significant number of extra journeys run during peak times on non-public holidays. No service is operated on Sundays.
Route 15 operates using some B5TL/Gemini 3s, mostly from the 2015 batch, and some other random deckers.
Route 15 currently (from 11 September 2022) runs between City Centre/Regent Road and Pentlands Science Park, via West End, Tollcross, Morningside, Fairmilehead, Hillend, and Easter Bush. In the City Centre it serves the following stops:
Towards Easter Bush: Regent Road, Waterloo Place, Waverley Steps, Scott Monument, Princes Street West, Lothian Road, Usher Hall.
Towards Regent Road: Usher Hall, Lothian Road, Princes Street West, Scott Monument, Waterloo Place, Regent Road.
Monday to Saturday daytime frequency is every 60 minutes however a significant number of extra journeys run during peak times on non-public holidays. No service is operated on Sundays.
Route 15 operates using some B5TL/Gemini 3s, mostly from the 2015 batch, and some other random deckers.
Route 16 colour is rgb(162,145,97).
Route 16 currently (from 20 November 2022) runs between Silverknowes and Torphin, via Muirhouse, Newhaven, Leith, City Centre, West End, Tollcross, Morningside and Colinton. In the City Centre it serves the following stops:
Towards Silverknowes: Usher Hall, Lothian Road, Princes Street West, Waverley Steps, Leith Street, Elm Row.
Towards Torphin: Elm Row, Leith Street, Waverley Steps, Scott Monument, Princes Street West, Lothian Road, Usher Hall.
Frequency Monday to Saturday daytimes is every 12 minutes and Monday to Saturday evenings is every 20 minutes. Frequency Sunday daytimes is every 15 minutes and Sunday evenings is every 30 minutes.
Route 16 operates using B8L/E400MMC-XLBs.
The current (Bus) Route 16 operates over part of the previous Tram Route 16, between Fairmilehead and Granton Square. Tram Route 16 was discontinued in November 1956.
Route 16 currently (from 20 November 2022) runs between Silverknowes and Torphin, via Muirhouse, Newhaven, Leith, City Centre, West End, Tollcross, Morningside and Colinton. In the City Centre it serves the following stops:
Towards Silverknowes: Usher Hall, Lothian Road, Princes Street West, Waverley Steps, Leith Street, Elm Row.
Towards Torphin: Elm Row, Leith Street, Waverley Steps, Scott Monument, Princes Street West, Lothian Road, Usher Hall.
Frequency Monday to Saturday daytimes is every 12 minutes and Monday to Saturday evenings is every 20 minutes. Frequency Sunday daytimes is every 15 minutes and Sunday evenings is every 30 minutes.
Route 16 operates using B8L/E400MMC-XLBs.
The current (Bus) Route 16 operates over part of the previous Tram Route 16, between Fairmilehead and Granton Square. Tram Route 16 was discontinued in November 1956.
Route 18 colour is unknown.
Route 18 (via Royal Infirmary) was renamed to Service 400 (when?).
Route 18 (via Royal Infirmary) was renamed to Service 400 (when?).
Route 19 colour is rgb(194,122,20).
Route 19 currently (from 11 September 2022) runs between Granton (Square) and King’s Road (Portobello), via Crewe Toll, West End, City Centre, Lochend, and Craigentinny. In the City Centre it serves the following stops:
Towards King's Road: Drumsheugh Place, Queensferry Street, Princes Street West, Scott Monument, Leith Street, Leopold Place.
Towards Granton: Leopold Place, Leith Street, Waverley Steps, Princes Street West, Queensferry Street, Drumsheugh Place.
Frequency Monday to Friday daytimes is every 15 minutes and Saturday daytimes is every 20 minutes. Frequency Monday to Saturday evenings and all day Sunday is every 30 minutes. Most evening services run between Granton Square and Leith Street only.
Route 19 operates using mostly B5TL/Gemini 3s from the 2014 batch, and some other random deckers.
Route 19 currently (from 11 September 2022) runs between Granton (Square) and King’s Road (Portobello), via Crewe Toll, West End, City Centre, Lochend, and Craigentinny. In the City Centre it serves the following stops:
Towards King's Road: Drumsheugh Place, Queensferry Street, Princes Street West, Scott Monument, Leith Street, Leopold Place.
Towards Granton: Leopold Place, Leith Street, Waverley Steps, Princes Street West, Queensferry Street, Drumsheugh Place.
Frequency Monday to Friday daytimes is every 15 minutes and Saturday daytimes is every 20 minutes. Frequency Monday to Saturday evenings and all day Sunday is every 30 minutes. Most evening services run between Granton Square and Leith Street only.
Route 19 operates using mostly B5TL/Gemini 3s from the 2014 batch, and some other random deckers.
Route 21 colour is rgb(162,121,181).
Route 21 currently (from 11 September 2022) runs between Clovenstone or Gyle Centre and Royal Infirmary, via Clermiston, Davidson’s Mains, Crewe Toll, Goldenacre, Leith, Lochend, Portobello, and Niddrie. It avoids the City Centre and instead operates as an orbital route. Frequency Monday to Saturday daytimes is every 15 minutes on the core section between Broomhall and Royal Infirmary, and every 30 minutes on each branch. Frequency Sunday daytimes is every 20 minutes over the core section, with two buses an hour serving Clovenstone and one an hour serving Gyle Centre. Evening frequency is every 30 minutes on all days, with all buses serving Clovenstone.
Route 21 operates using mostly B5TL/E400MMCs and few other random deckers.
Route 21 currently (from 11 September 2022) runs between Clovenstone or Gyle Centre and Royal Infirmary, via Clermiston, Davidson’s Mains, Crewe Toll, Goldenacre, Leith, Lochend, Portobello, and Niddrie. It avoids the City Centre and instead operates as an orbital route. Frequency Monday to Saturday daytimes is every 15 minutes on the core section between Broomhall and Royal Infirmary, and every 30 minutes on each branch. Frequency Sunday daytimes is every 20 minutes over the core section, with two buses an hour serving Clovenstone and one an hour serving Gyle Centre. Evening frequency is every 30 minutes on all days, with all buses serving Clovenstone.
Route 21 operates using mostly B5TL/E400MMCs and few other random deckers.
Route 22 colour is rgb(237,69,153).
Route 22 currently (from 11 September 2022) runs between Gyle Centre and City Centre/Regent Road, via South Gyle, Broomhouse, Stenhouse, West End and Princes Street. In the City Centre it serves the following stops:
Towards Gyle Centre: Regent Road, Waterloo Place, Waverley Steps, Scott Monument, Princes Street West, Lothian Road, The Exchange.
Towards Regent Road: The Exchange, Lothian Road, Princes Street West, Scott Monument, Waterloo Place, Regent Road.
Frequency Monday to Saturday daytimes is every 20 minutes, and evening frequency is every 30 minutes. Frequency Sundays is every 30 minutes all day.
Route 22 operates using a few B8L/E400MMC-XLBs and a few other random deckers.
Route 22 currently (from 11 September 2022) runs between Gyle Centre and City Centre/Regent Road, via South Gyle, Broomhouse, Stenhouse, West End and Princes Street. In the City Centre it serves the following stops:
Towards Gyle Centre: Regent Road, Waterloo Place, Waverley Steps, Scott Monument, Princes Street West, Lothian Road, The Exchange.
Towards Regent Road: The Exchange, Lothian Road, Princes Street West, Scott Monument, Waterloo Place, Regent Road.
Frequency Monday to Saturday daytimes is every 20 minutes, and evening frequency is every 30 minutes. Frequency Sundays is every 30 minutes all day.
Route 22 operates using a few B8L/E400MMC-XLBs and a few other random deckers.
Route 23 colour is rgb(34,63,153).
Route 23 currently (from 11 September 2022) runs between Trinity and Greenbank, via Inverleith, Canonmills, City Centre, Tollcross, and Morningside. In the City Centre it serves the following stops:
Towards Greenbank: Thistle Street, Hanover Street, The Mound, Victoria Street, Lauriston Place, Lauriston Building, Chalmers Street, Home Street.
Towards Trinity: Home Street, High Riggs, Lauriston Building, Forrest Road, Victoria Street, Hanover Street, Thistle Street.
Frequency Monday to Saturday daytimes is every 20 minutes. Frequency Monday to Saturday evenings and all day Sundays is every 30 minutes.
Route 23 operates using B5TL/Gemini 3s from the 2015 batch and some other deckers, usually including a few BYD/E400MMCs.
The current (Bus) Route 23 operates over part of the previous Tram Route 23, between Granton Road Station and Morningside. Tram Route 23 was discontinued in November 1956.
Route 23 currently (from 11 September 2022) runs between Trinity and Greenbank, via Inverleith, Canonmills, City Centre, Tollcross, and Morningside. In the City Centre it serves the following stops:
Towards Greenbank: Thistle Street, Hanover Street, The Mound, Victoria Street, Lauriston Place, Lauriston Building, Chalmers Street, Home Street.
Towards Trinity: Home Street, High Riggs, Lauriston Building, Forrest Road, Victoria Street, Hanover Street, Thistle Street.
Frequency Monday to Saturday daytimes is every 20 minutes. Frequency Monday to Saturday evenings and all day Sundays is every 30 minutes.
Route 23 operates using B5TL/Gemini 3s from the 2015 batch and some other deckers, usually including a few BYD/E400MMCs.
The current (Bus) Route 23 operates over part of the previous Tram Route 23, between Granton Road Station and Morningside. Tram Route 23 was discontinued in November 1956.
Route 24 colour is rgb(240,91,132).
Route 24 currently (from 11 September 2022) runs between West Granton and Royal Infirmary, via Muirhouse, Comely Bank, Stockbridge, City Centre, Marchmont, Blackford, and Cameron Toll. In the City Centre it serves the following stops:
Towards Royal Infirmary: Howe Street, Queen Street Gardens West, Fredrick Street, Princes Street West, Lothian Road, Usher Hall.
Towards West Granton: Usher Hall, Lothian Road, Princes Street West, Fredrick Street, Hill Street, Howe Street.
Frequency Monday to Saturday daytimes is every 20 minutes. Frequency Monday to Saturday evenings and all day Sundays is every 30 minutes.
Route 24 operates using mostly native B9TL/Gemini 2s from the 2011 batch and some other random deckers.
Route 24 currently (from 11 September 2022) runs between West Granton and Royal Infirmary, via Muirhouse, Comely Bank, Stockbridge, City Centre, Marchmont, Blackford, and Cameron Toll. In the City Centre it serves the following stops:
Towards Royal Infirmary: Howe Street, Queen Street Gardens West, Fredrick Street, Princes Street West, Lothian Road, Usher Hall.
Towards West Granton: Usher Hall, Lothian Road, Princes Street West, Fredrick Street, Hill Street, Howe Street.
Frequency Monday to Saturday daytimes is every 20 minutes. Frequency Monday to Saturday evenings and all day Sundays is every 30 minutes.
Route 24 operates using mostly native B9TL/Gemini 2s from the 2011 batch and some other random deckers.
Route 25 colour is rgb(144,38,143).
Route 25 currently (from 20 November 2022) runs between Heriot-Watt University and Restalrig, via Hermiston, Sighthill, Gorgie, Haymarket, City Centre/Princes Street, and Lochend. In the City Centre it serves the following stops:
Towards Restalrig: Haymarket Station, West Maitland Street, Shandwick Place, Princes Street West, Waverley Steps, Leith Street, Elm Row.
Towards Heriot-Watt: Elm Row, Leith Street, Waverley Steps, Scott Monument, Princes Street West, Shandwick Place, Atholl Crescent, Haymarket Station.
Frequency Monday to Friday daytimes is every 10 minutes, and Saturday daytimes is every 12 minutes. Frequency evenings Monday to Saturdays is every 20 minutes. Sunday frequency is every 15 minutes daytimes and every 30 minutes evenings.
Route 25 operates using mostly B5TL/E400MMCs with some other random deckers.
Route 25 currently (from 20 November 2022) runs between Heriot-Watt University and Restalrig, via Hermiston, Sighthill, Gorgie, Haymarket, City Centre/Princes Street, and Lochend. In the City Centre it serves the following stops:
Towards Restalrig: Haymarket Station, West Maitland Street, Shandwick Place, Princes Street West, Waverley Steps, Leith Street, Elm Row.
Towards Heriot-Watt: Elm Row, Leith Street, Waverley Steps, Scott Monument, Princes Street West, Shandwick Place, Atholl Crescent, Haymarket Station.
Frequency Monday to Friday daytimes is every 10 minutes, and Saturday daytimes is every 12 minutes. Frequency evenings Monday to Saturdays is every 20 minutes. Sunday frequency is every 15 minutes daytimes and every 30 minutes evenings.
Route 25 operates using mostly B5TL/E400MMCs with some other random deckers.
Route 26 colour is rgb(238,29,35).
Route 26 currently (from 11 September 2022) runs between Clerwood and Seton Sands or Tranent, via Drum Brae, Haymarket, City Centre/Princes Street, Portobello, Musselburgh, and Prestonpans. In the City Centre it serves the following stops:
Towards Seton Sands or Tranent: Haymarket Station, West Maitland Street, Shandwick Place, Princes Street West, Waverley Steps, Waterloo Place, Regent Road.
Towards Clerwood: Regent Road, Waterloo Place, Scott Monument, Princes Street West, Shandwick Place, Atholl Crescent, Haymarket Station.
Frequency Monday to Saturday daytimes is every 10 minutes on the core section between Clerwood and Prestonpans, and every 20 minutes on each branch. Frequency Monday to Saturday evenings is every 15 minutes on the core section and every 30 minutes on each branch. Frequency Sundays daytimes is every 12 minutes on the core section, with Seton Sands receiving three buses and hour, and Tranent two an hour. Frequency Sunday evenings is every 20 minutes on the core section, with Seton Sands receiving two buses an hour, and Tranent one an hour.
Route 26 operates using mostly B5TL/Gemini 3s from the 2017 batch with a few other random deckers.
The current (Bus) Route 26 operates over part of the previous Tram Route 26, between Piershill and Drum Brae South. Tram Route 26 was discontinued in November 1956.
Route 26 currently (from 11 September 2022) runs between Clerwood and Seton Sands or Tranent, via Drum Brae, Haymarket, City Centre/Princes Street, Portobello, Musselburgh, and Prestonpans. In the City Centre it serves the following stops:
Towards Seton Sands or Tranent: Haymarket Station, West Maitland Street, Shandwick Place, Princes Street West, Waverley Steps, Waterloo Place, Regent Road.
Towards Clerwood: Regent Road, Waterloo Place, Scott Monument, Princes Street West, Shandwick Place, Atholl Crescent, Haymarket Station.
Frequency Monday to Saturday daytimes is every 10 minutes on the core section between Clerwood and Prestonpans, and every 20 minutes on each branch. Frequency Monday to Saturday evenings is every 15 minutes on the core section and every 30 minutes on each branch. Frequency Sundays daytimes is every 12 minutes on the core section, with Seton Sands receiving three buses and hour, and Tranent two an hour. Frequency Sunday evenings is every 20 minutes on the core section, with Seton Sands receiving two buses an hour, and Tranent one an hour.
Route 26 operates using mostly B5TL/Gemini 3s from the 2017 batch with a few other random deckers.
The current (Bus) Route 26 operates over part of the previous Tram Route 26, between Piershill and Drum Brae South. Tram Route 26 was discontinued in November 1956.
Route X26 colour is the Lothian Express colour, which is rgb(246,238,51).
Route X26 currently (from 11 September 2022) runs between Port Seton and Haymarket, via Musselburgh, Portobello, and City Centre/Princes Street. Route X26 runs at peak times only. There are four morning departures from Port Seton to Edinburgh, three of which change to Route 25 at Waterloo Place and operate through to Heriot-Watt University. There are three evening departures from Haymarket, two of which start back at Heriot-Watt University as Route 25 and operate through. It always uses double-deck vehicles.
Route X26 currently (from 11 September 2022) runs between Port Seton and Haymarket, via Musselburgh, Portobello, and City Centre/Princes Street. Route X26 runs at peak times only. There are four morning departures from Port Seton to Edinburgh, three of which change to Route 25 at Waterloo Place and operate through to Heriot-Watt University. There are three evening departures from Haymarket, two of which start back at Heriot-Watt University as Route 25 and operate through. It always uses double-deck vehicles.
Route 27 colour is rgb(243,117,59).
Route 27 currently (from 11 September 2022) runs between Silverknowes and Hunter’s Tryst, via Muirhouse, Canonmills, City Centre/Hanover Street/George IV Bridge, Tollcross, Firrhill, and Oxgangs. In the City Centre it serves the following stops:
Towards Hunter's Tryst: Thistle Street, Hanover Street, The Mound, Victoria Street, Lauriston Place, Lauriston Building, Chalmers Street, Home Street.
Towards Silverknowes: Home Street, High Riggs, Lauriston Building, Forrest Road, Victoria Street, Hanover Street, Thistle Street.
Frequency Monday to Saturday daytimes is every 20 minutes. Frequency Monday to Saturday evenings and all day Sundays is every 30 minutes.
Route 27 operates using mostly B5TL/Gemini 3s from the 2018 batch with a few other random deckers.
The current (Bus) Route 27 operates over part of the previous Tram Route 27, between Granton Road Station and Firrhill. Tram Route 27 was discontinued in November 1956.
Route 27 currently (from 11 September 2022) runs between Silverknowes and Hunter’s Tryst, via Muirhouse, Canonmills, City Centre/Hanover Street/George IV Bridge, Tollcross, Firrhill, and Oxgangs. In the City Centre it serves the following stops:
Towards Hunter's Tryst: Thistle Street, Hanover Street, The Mound, Victoria Street, Lauriston Place, Lauriston Building, Chalmers Street, Home Street.
Towards Silverknowes: Home Street, High Riggs, Lauriston Building, Forrest Road, Victoria Street, Hanover Street, Thistle Street.
Frequency Monday to Saturday daytimes is every 20 minutes. Frequency Monday to Saturday evenings and all day Sundays is every 30 minutes.
Route 27 operates using mostly B5TL/Gemini 3s from the 2018 batch with a few other random deckers.
The current (Bus) Route 27 operates over part of the previous Tram Route 27, between Granton Road Station and Firrhill. Tram Route 27 was discontinued in November 1956.
Route 29 colour is rgb(239,66,41).
Route 29 currently (from 11 September 2022) runs between Silverknowes Golf Course and Gorebridge Birkenside, via Drylaw, Comely Bank, Stockbridge, City Centre, Newington, Gilmerton, Eskbank, and Newtongrange. In the City Centre it serves the following stops:
Towards Gorebridge: Howe Street, Queen Street Gardens West, Fredrick Street, Scott Monument, South Bridge, Surgeons' Hall.
Towards Silverknowes: Surgeons' Hall, National Museum of Scotland, The Mound, Hill Street, Howe Street.
Frequency Monday to Saturday daytimes is every 20 minutes. Frequency Monday to Saturday evenings and all day Sundays is every 30 minutes.
Route 29 operates using mostly B5TL/Gemini 3s from the 2016 batch with a few other random deckers.
Route 29 currently (from 11 September 2022) runs between Silverknowes Golf Course and Gorebridge Birkenside, via Drylaw, Comely Bank, Stockbridge, City Centre, Newington, Gilmerton, Eskbank, and Newtongrange. In the City Centre it serves the following stops:
Towards Gorebridge: Howe Street, Queen Street Gardens West, Fredrick Street, Scott Monument, South Bridge, Surgeons' Hall.
Towards Silverknowes: Surgeons' Hall, National Museum of Scotland, The Mound, Hill Street, Howe Street.
Frequency Monday to Saturday daytimes is every 20 minutes. Frequency Monday to Saturday evenings and all day Sundays is every 30 minutes.
Route 29 operates using mostly B5TL/Gemini 3s from the 2016 batch with a few other random deckers.
Route X29 colour is the Lothian Express colour. See Route X26.
Route X29 currently (from 11 September 2022) runs between Gorebridge and Muirhouse, via Newtongrange, and City Centre. Route X29 runs at peak times only. There are two morning departures from Gorebridge to Muirhouse via City Centre. There are two evening departures from Muirhouse to Gorebridge via City Centre. It always uses double-deck vehicles.
Route X29 currently (from 11 September 2022) runs between Gorebridge and Muirhouse, via Newtongrange, and City Centre. Route X29 runs at peak times only. There are two morning departures from Gorebridge to Muirhouse via City Centre. There are two evening departures from Muirhouse to Gorebridge via City Centre. It always uses double-deck vehicles.
Route 30 colour is rgb(199,119,42).
Route 30 currently (from 11 September 2022) runs between Clovenstone and Musselburgh, via Wester Hailes, Longstone, Balgreen, City Centre, Newington, Prestonfield, Niddrie, and Fort Kinnaird. In the City Centre it serves the following stops:
Towards Musselburgh: The Exchange, Lothian Road, Princes Street West, Scott Monument, North Bridge, South Bridge, Surgeons' Hall.
Towards Clovenstone: Surgeons' Hall, National Museum of Scotland, The Mound, Princes Street West, Lothian Road, The Exchange.
Frequency Monday to Friday daytimes is every 10 minutes. Frequency weekend daytimes is every 12 minutes. Evening frequency is every 20 minutes daily. It can only use single-deck vehicles due to a low bridge at Newcraighall.
Route 30 operates using mostly B8RLE/Evoras with a few 7900s.
Route 30 currently (from 11 September 2022) runs between Clovenstone and Musselburgh, via Wester Hailes, Longstone, Balgreen, City Centre, Newington, Prestonfield, Niddrie, and Fort Kinnaird. In the City Centre it serves the following stops:
Towards Musselburgh: The Exchange, Lothian Road, Princes Street West, Scott Monument, North Bridge, South Bridge, Surgeons' Hall.
Towards Clovenstone: Surgeons' Hall, National Museum of Scotland, The Mound, Princes Street West, Lothian Road, The Exchange.
Frequency Monday to Friday daytimes is every 10 minutes. Frequency weekend daytimes is every 12 minutes. Evening frequency is every 20 minutes daily. It can only use single-deck vehicles due to a low bridge at Newcraighall.
Route 30 operates using mostly B8RLE/Evoras with a few 7900s.
Route 31 colour is rgb(113,101,87).
Route 31 currently (from 20 November 2022) runs between East Craigs and Bonnyrigg Hopefield or Polton Mill, via Maybury, Corstorphine, City Centre, Newington, Kirk Brae, Lasswade, and Bonnyrigg Town Centre. In the City Centre it serves the following stops
Towards Bonnyrigg or Polton Mill: Haymarket Station, West Maitland Street, Shandwick Place, Princes Street West, Scott Monument, South Bridge, Surgeons' Hall. North Bridge is not served due to the North Bridge works.
Towards East Craigs: Surgeons' Hall, National Museum of Scotland, The Mound, Princes Street West, Shandwick Place, Atholl Crescent, Haymarket Station.
Frequency Monday to Saturday daytimes is every 15 minutes on the core section between East Craigs and Bonnyrigg Town Centre, and every 30 minutes on each branch. Frequency Monday to Saturday evenings and all day Sundays is every 30 minutes with all buses serving Hopefield.
Route 31 operates using mostly B8L/E400MMC-XLBs with a few other random deckers.
Route 31 currently (from 20 November 2022) runs between East Craigs and Bonnyrigg Hopefield or Polton Mill, via Maybury, Corstorphine, City Centre, Newington, Kirk Brae, Lasswade, and Bonnyrigg Town Centre. In the City Centre it serves the following stops
Towards Bonnyrigg or Polton Mill: Haymarket Station, West Maitland Street, Shandwick Place, Princes Street West, Scott Monument, South Bridge, Surgeons' Hall. North Bridge is not served due to the North Bridge works.
Towards East Craigs: Surgeons' Hall, National Museum of Scotland, The Mound, Princes Street West, Shandwick Place, Atholl Crescent, Haymarket Station.
Frequency Monday to Saturday daytimes is every 15 minutes on the core section between East Craigs and Bonnyrigg Town Centre, and every 30 minutes on each branch. Frequency Monday to Saturday evenings and all day Sundays is every 30 minutes with all buses serving Hopefield.
Route 31 operates using mostly B8L/E400MMC-XLBs with a few other random deckers.
Route X31 colour is the Lothian Express colour. See Route X26.
Route X31 currently (from 11 September 2022) runs between Rosewell and Haymarket, via Bonnyrigg, The Murrays, and City Centre. Southbound buses serve South Bridge. Northbound buses are diverted due to the North Bridge works and instead serve Chambers Street, and The Mound. Route X31 runs at peak times only. There are three morning departures from Rosewell to Haymarket via City Centre. There are three evening departures from Haymarket to Rosewell via City Centre. It always uses double-deck vehicles.
Route X31 currently (from 11 September 2022) runs between Rosewell and Haymarket, via Bonnyrigg, The Murrays, and City Centre. Southbound buses serve South Bridge. Northbound buses are diverted due to the North Bridge works and instead serve Chambers Street, and The Mound. Route X31 runs at peak times only. There are three morning departures from Rosewell to Haymarket via City Centre. There are three evening departures from Haymarket to Rosewell via City Centre. It always uses double-deck vehicles.
Route 33 colour is rgb(139,14,42).
Route 33 currently (from 11 September 2022) runs between Wester Hailes and Millerhill, via Baberton, Longstone, Gorgie, City Centre, Newington, Royal Infirmary, and Sheriffhall. In the City Centre it serves the following stops
Towards Millerhill: Haymarket Station, West Maitland Street, Shandwick Place, Princes Street West, Scott Monument, North Bridge South Bridge, Surgeons' Hall. North Bridge is not served due to the North Bridge works.
Towards Wester Hailes: Surgeons' Hall, National Museum of Scotland, The Mound, Princes Street West, Shandwick Place, Atholl Crescent, Haymarket Station.
Frequency Monday to Saturday daytimes is every 20 minutes, and Sundays daytimes is every 30 minutes. Evening frequency on all days is every 30 minutes.
Route 33 operates using some ex-London B9TL/Gemini 2s (double door) and some ex-London B9TL/Gemini 2s (single door).
Route 33 currently (from 11 September 2022) runs between Wester Hailes and Millerhill, via Baberton, Longstone, Gorgie, City Centre, Newington, Royal Infirmary, and Sheriffhall. In the City Centre it serves the following stops
Towards Millerhill: Haymarket Station, West Maitland Street, Shandwick Place, Princes Street West, Scott Monument, North Bridge South Bridge, Surgeons' Hall. North Bridge is not served due to the North Bridge works.
Towards Wester Hailes: Surgeons' Hall, National Museum of Scotland, The Mound, Princes Street West, Shandwick Place, Atholl Crescent, Haymarket Station.
Frequency Monday to Saturday daytimes is every 20 minutes, and Sundays daytimes is every 30 minutes. Evening frequency on all days is every 30 minutes.
Route 33 operates using some ex-London B9TL/Gemini 2s (double door) and some ex-London B9TL/Gemini 2s (single door).
Route X33 colour is the Lothian Express colour. See Route X26.
Route X33 currently (from 11 September 2022) runs between Newtongrange and Semple Street, Mayfield, Dalkeith Heights, Sheriffhall, and City Centre. Southbound buses serve Princes Street, Scott Monument, North Bridge, and South Bridge. Northbound buses are diverted due to the North Bridge works and instead serve Chambers Street, and The Mound. Route X33 runs at peak times only. There are four morning departures from Newtongrange to Semple Street via City Centre, all of which change to Route 34 at Semple Street and operate through to Heriot-Watt University. There are three evening departures from Semple Street to Newtongrange via City Centre, two of which start back at Heriot-Watt University as Route 34 and operate through. It always uses double-deck vehicles.
Route X33 currently (from 11 September 2022) runs between Newtongrange and Semple Street, Mayfield, Dalkeith Heights, Sheriffhall, and City Centre. Southbound buses serve Princes Street, Scott Monument, North Bridge, and South Bridge. Northbound buses are diverted due to the North Bridge works and instead serve Chambers Street, and The Mound. Route X33 runs at peak times only. There are four morning departures from Newtongrange to Semple Street via City Centre, all of which change to Route 34 at Semple Street and operate through to Heriot-Watt University. There are three evening departures from Semple Street to Newtongrange via City Centre, two of which start back at Heriot-Watt University as Route 34 and operate through. It always uses double-deck vehicles.
Route 34 colour is rgb(38,35,123).
Route 34 currently (from 11 September 2022) runs between Heriot-Watt University and Ocean Terminal, via Hermiston, Sighthill, Longstone, Slateford, Fountainbridge, City Centre/Princes Street, Lochend, and Leith Links. Frequency Monday to Saturdays daytimes is every 20 minutes. Frequency Monday to Saturday evenings and all day Sunday is every 30 minutes.
Route 34 operates using mostly B5LH/Gemini 3s from the 2015 batch and B5TL/E400MMCs. A few other random deckers.
Route 34 currently (from 11 September 2022) runs between Heriot-Watt University and Ocean Terminal, via Hermiston, Sighthill, Longstone, Slateford, Fountainbridge, City Centre/Princes Street, Lochend, and Leith Links. Frequency Monday to Saturdays daytimes is every 20 minutes. Frequency Monday to Saturday evenings and all day Sunday is every 30 minutes.
Route 34 operates using mostly B5LH/Gemini 3s from the 2015 batch and B5TL/E400MMCs. A few other random deckers.
Route 35 colour is rgb(183,52,67).
Route 35 currently (from 11 September 2022) runs between Heriot-Watt University and Ocean Terminal, via Hermiston, Sighthill, Parkhead, Slateford, Fountainbridge, Potterrow, Holyrood and Easter Road. Frequency Monday to Saturdays daytimes is every 20 minutes. Frequency Monday to Saturday evenings and all day Sunday is every 30 minutes.
Route 35 operates using mostly B5LH/Gemini 3s from the 2015 batch and B5TL/E400MMCs. A few other random deckers.
Route 35 currently (from 11 September 2022) runs between Heriot-Watt University and Ocean Terminal, via Hermiston, Sighthill, Parkhead, Slateford, Fountainbridge, Potterrow, Holyrood and Easter Road. Frequency Monday to Saturdays daytimes is every 20 minutes. Frequency Monday to Saturday evenings and all day Sunday is every 30 minutes.
Route 35 operates using mostly B5LH/Gemini 3s from the 2015 batch and B5TL/E400MMCs. A few other random deckers.
Route 36 colour is rgb(115,195,114).
Route 36 currently (from 11 September 2022) runs between Gyle Centre and Ocean Terminal, via Sighthill, Longstone, Craiglockhart, Morningside, City Centre/Lothian Road, Stockbridge, Broughton, and Leith. Frequency is every 30 minutes, daily all day.
Route 36 operates using mostly 7900s with a few B8RLE/Evoras and a few B5TL/E400MMCs.
Route 36 currently (from 11 September 2022) runs between Gyle Centre and Ocean Terminal, via Sighthill, Longstone, Craiglockhart, Morningside, City Centre/Lothian Road, Stockbridge, Broughton, and Leith. Frequency is every 30 minutes, daily all day.
Route 36 operates using mostly 7900s with a few B8RLE/Evoras and a few B5TL/E400MMCs.
Route 37 colour is rgb(46,102,178).
Route 37 currently (from 11 September 2022) runs between Silverknowes and Easter Bush or Penicuik Deanburn, via Crewe Toll, City Centre, Newington, Liberton, Loanhead, and Roslin. Southbound buses serve Princes Street, Scott Monument, and South Bridge. Northbound buses are diverted due to the North Bridge works and instead serve Chambers Street, and The Mound. Frequency Monday to Friday daytimes is every 15 minutes on the core section between Silverknowes and Bilston, and every 30 minutes on each branch. Frequency weekend daytimes is every 20 minutes with all buses serving Penicuik. Frequency daily evenings is every 30 minutes with all buses serving Penicuik.
Route 37 operates using B5TL/E400MMCs.
Route 37 currently (from 11 September 2022) runs between Silverknowes and Easter Bush or Penicuik Deanburn, via Crewe Toll, City Centre, Newington, Liberton, Loanhead, and Roslin. Southbound buses serve Princes Street, Scott Monument, and South Bridge. Northbound buses are diverted due to the North Bridge works and instead serve Chambers Street, and The Mound. Frequency Monday to Friday daytimes is every 15 minutes on the core section between Silverknowes and Bilston, and every 30 minutes on each branch. Frequency weekend daytimes is every 20 minutes with all buses serving Penicuik. Frequency daily evenings is every 30 minutes with all buses serving Penicuik.
Route 37 operates using B5TL/E400MMCs.
Route X37 colour is the Lothian Express colour. See Route X26.
Route X37 currently (from 11 September 2022) runs between Penicuik Deanburn and Granton Harbour, via Straiton, Kaimes, and City Centre. Route X37 runs at peak times only. There are three morning departures from Penicuik to Granton via City Centre. There are three evening departures from Granton to Penicuik via City Centre. It always uses double-deck vehicles.
Route X37 currently (from 11 September 2022) runs between Penicuik Deanburn and Granton Harbour, via Straiton, Kaimes, and City Centre. Route X37 runs at peak times only. There are three morning departures from Penicuik to Granton via City Centre. There are three evening departures from Granton to Penicuik via City Centre. It always uses double-deck vehicles.
Route 38 colour is rgb(203,193,105).
Route 38 currently (from 11 September 2022) runs between West Granton and Royal Infirmary, via Western General, Graigleith, Ravelston, Balgreen, Morningside, Blackford, and Cameron Toll. It avoids the City Centre and instead operates as an orbital route. Frequency Monday to Saturdays all day is every 30 minutes. Frequency on Sundays is every 60 minutes all day. It can only use single-deck vehicles due to a low bridge at Balgreen.
Route 38 operates using mostly B8RLE/Evoras with some 7900s.
Route 38 currently (from 11 September 2022) runs between West Granton and Royal Infirmary, via Western General, Graigleith, Ravelston, Balgreen, Morningside, Blackford, and Cameron Toll. It avoids the City Centre and instead operates as an orbital route. Frequency Monday to Saturdays all day is every 30 minutes. Frequency on Sundays is every 60 minutes all day. It can only use single-deck vehicles due to a low bridge at Balgreen.
Route 38 operates using mostly B8RLE/Evoras with some 7900s.
Route 39 colour is unknown.
Route 39 was transferred from Lothian Buses to East Coast Buses and renamed Route 139 (when?).
Route 39 was transferred from Lothian Buses to East Coast Buses and renamed Route 139 (when?).
Route 40 colour is unknown.
Route 40 was transferred from Lothian Buses to East Coast Buses and renamed Route 140 (when?).
Route 40 was transferred from Lothian Buses to East Coast Buses and renamed Route 140 (when?).
Route 41 colour is rgb(169,74,64).
Route 41 currently (from 11 September 2022) runs between Cammo and King’s Buildings (Blackford), via Cramond, Davidson’s Mains, Craigleith, City Centre, Southside, Marchmont, and Blackford. Frequency Monday to Saturdays daytimes is every 20 minutes. Frequency Monday to Saturday evenings and all day Sunday is every 30 minutes.
Route 41 operates using native B9TL/Gemini 2s from the 2011 batch.
Route 41 currently (from 11 September 2022) runs between Cammo and King’s Buildings (Blackford), via Cramond, Davidson’s Mains, Craigleith, City Centre, Southside, Marchmont, and Blackford. Frequency Monday to Saturdays daytimes is every 20 minutes. Frequency Monday to Saturday evenings and all day Sunday is every 30 minutes.
Route 41 operates using native B9TL/Gemini 2s from the 2011 batch.
Route 42 colour is unknown.
Route 42 was discontinued on the 10th of September 2022. It used to run between Craigleith(?) and King’s Road (Portobello). The section between Craigleith and Potterrow was removed without replacement due to low usage, although Service 38 still serves this route. The section between Potterrow and King’s Road was replaced by extending Service 12. It usually used single-deck vehicles, usually from the 2013-2014 batch 1-50.
Route 42 was discontinued on the 10th of September 2022. It used to run between Craigleith(?) and King’s Road (Portobello). The section between Craigleith and Potterrow was removed without replacement due to low usage, although Service 38 still serves this route. The section between Potterrow and King’s Road was replaced by extending Service 12. It usually used single-deck vehicles, usually from the 2013-2014 batch 1-50.
Route 44 colour is rgb(128,130,133).
Route 44 currently (from 11 September 2022) runs between Balerno and Wallyford or Whitecraig, via Currie, Juniper Green, Slateford, City Centre, Meadowbank, Eastfield, and Musselburgh. Whitecraig is served only during the morning and evening peak. Frequency Monday to Friday daytimes is every 12 minutes; frequency Saturday daytimes is every 20 minutes; frequency Sunday daytimes is every 20 minutes. Evening frequency is every 30 minutes daily.
Route 44 operates using B5TL/E400MMCs.
Route 44 currently (from 11 September 2022) runs between Balerno and Wallyford or Whitecraig, via Currie, Juniper Green, Slateford, City Centre, Meadowbank, Eastfield, and Musselburgh. Whitecraig is served only during the morning and evening peak. Frequency Monday to Friday daytimes is every 12 minutes; frequency Saturday daytimes is every 20 minutes; frequency Sunday daytimes is every 20 minutes. Evening frequency is every 30 minutes daily.
Route 44 operates using B5TL/E400MMCs.
Route X44 colour is the Lothian Express colour. See Route X26.
Route X44 currently (from 11 September 2022) runs between Tranent and Haymarket, via Wallyford, Brunstane, and City Centre. Route X44 runs at peak times only. There are three morning departures from Tranent to Haymarket via City Centre, one of which continues through to Heriot-Watt University as Route 25. There are two evening departures from Haymarket to Tranent via City Centre, one of which starts back at Balerno as Route 44. It always uses double-deck vehicles.
Route X44 currently (from 11 September 2022) runs between Tranent and Haymarket, via Wallyford, Brunstane, and City Centre. Route X44 runs at peak times only. There are three morning departures from Tranent to Haymarket via City Centre, one of which continues through to Heriot-Watt University as Route 25. There are two evening departures from Haymarket to Tranent via City Centre, one of which starts back at Balerno as Route 44. It always uses double-deck vehicles.
Route 45 colour is rgb(67,187,185).
Route 45 currently (from 11 September 2022) runs between Heriot-Watt University and Queen Margaret University, via Currie, Juniper Green, Firrhill, George Watson’s College, City Centre, Meadowbank, and Portobello. Frequency Monday to Friday is every 30 minutes all day. No service is operated on Saturdays or Sundays.
Route 45 operates using native B9TL/Gemini 2s from the 2011 batch and 7900s.
Route 45 currently (from 11 September 2022) runs between Heriot-Watt University and Queen Margaret University, via Currie, Juniper Green, Firrhill, George Watson’s College, City Centre, Meadowbank, and Portobello. Frequency Monday to Friday is every 30 minutes all day. No service is operated on Saturdays or Sundays.
Route 45 operates using native B9TL/Gemini 2s from the 2011 batch and 7900s.
Route 47 colour is rgb(127,174,221).
Route 47 currently (from 11 September 2022) runs between Granton Harbour and Penicuik Ladywood, via West Granton, Pilton, Comely Bank, City Centre, Newington, Liberton, and Straiton. Service 47 runs direct between Bilston (Ploverhall Cottages) and Gowkley Moss Roundabout; Service 47B runs via Easter Bush Campus and Pentlands Science Park. On weekday termtimes, the Service operates every 20 minutes during the day and every 30 minutes in the evening; on weekday Public Holidays the Service runs every 30 minutes all day. Weekday morning peak journeys from the City run as 47B; weekday evening peak journeys to the City direction run as 47B; all other services run as 47. Frequency at weekends is every 30 minutes all day as Service 47.
Route 47 47B operates using mostly B8L/E400MMC-XLBs.
Route 47 currently (from 11 September 2022) runs between Granton Harbour and Penicuik Ladywood, via West Granton, Pilton, Comely Bank, City Centre, Newington, Liberton, and Straiton. Service 47 runs direct between Bilston (Ploverhall Cottages) and Gowkley Moss Roundabout; Service 47B runs via Easter Bush Campus and Pentlands Science Park. On weekday termtimes, the Service operates every 20 minutes during the day and every 30 minutes in the evening; on weekday Public Holidays the Service runs every 30 minutes all day. Weekday morning peak journeys from the City run as 47B; weekday evening peak journeys to the City direction run as 47B; all other services run as 47. Frequency at weekends is every 30 minutes all day as Service 47.
Route 47 47B operates using mostly B8L/E400MMC-XLBs.
Route 48 colour is rgb(43,181,114).
Route 49 currently (from 20 November 2022) runs between Fort Kinnaird and Gorebridge Birkenside, via Niddrie, Royal Infirmary, Danderhall, Sheriffhall, Dalkeith, Mayfield, and Newtongrange. It does not serve the City Centre. It operates every 30 minutes all day daily.
Route 48 operates using mostly ex-London B9TL/Gemini 2s (single-door and double-door).
Route 49 currently (from 20 November 2022) runs between Fort Kinnaird and Gorebridge Birkenside, via Niddrie, Royal Infirmary, Danderhall, Sheriffhall, Dalkeith, Mayfield, and Newtongrange. It does not serve the City Centre. It operates every 30 minutes all day daily.
Route 48 operates using mostly ex-London B9TL/Gemini 2s (single-door and double-door).
Route 49 colour is rgb(31,146,208).
Route 49 currently (from 20 November 2022) runs between Fort Kinnaird and Rosewell, via The Jewel, Portobello, Lochend, Leith, City Centre, Royal Infirmary, Dalkeith, Eskbank, and Bonnyrigg. In the City Centre it serves the following stops:
Towards Rosewell: Elm Row, Leith Street, North Bridge, South Bridge, Surgeons' Hall.
Towards Muirhouse: Surgeons' Hall, Chalmers Street, Victoria Street, George Street (Dome), Leith Street, Elm Row.
Frequency Monday to Saturdays daytimes is every 20 minutes; frequency Sunday daytimes is every 30 minutes. Evening frequency is every 30 minutes daily.
Route 49 operates using mostly B5TL/Gemini 3s from the 2014 batch.
Route 49 currently (from 20 November 2022) runs between Fort Kinnaird and Rosewell, via The Jewel, Portobello, Lochend, Leith, City Centre, Royal Infirmary, Dalkeith, Eskbank, and Bonnyrigg. In the City Centre it serves the following stops:
Towards Rosewell: Elm Row, Leith Street, North Bridge, South Bridge, Surgeons' Hall.
Towards Muirhouse: Surgeons' Hall, Chalmers Street, Victoria Street, George Street (Dome), Leith Street, Elm Row.
Frequency Monday to Saturdays daytimes is every 20 minutes; frequency Sunday daytimes is every 30 minutes. Evening frequency is every 30 minutes daily.
Route 49 operates using mostly B5TL/Gemini 3s from the 2014 batch.
Route 67 colour is unknown.
Route 67 was discontinued (when?). It used to run between the New Town (where?) and Easter Bush(?).
Route 67 was discontinued (when?). It used to run between the New Town (where?) and Easter Bush(?).
Route 69 colour is unknown.
Route 69 was discontinued (when?). It used to run between Portobello and Duddingston(?).
Route 69 was discontinued (when?). It used to run between Portobello and Duddingston(?).
Route 100 colour is rgb(0,41,78).
Route 100 currently (when?) runs between Edinburgh Airport and City Centre, via Maybury, Corstorphine, Murrayfield, Haymarket, West End and Princes Street. It operates as limited-stop over its entire route, serving only the following stops:
Towards City Centre: Edinburgh Airport, Airport Hotels, Maybury, Drum Brae South, Edinburgh Zoo, Western Corner, Murrayfield, Wester Coates, Haymarket, Shandwick Place, Princes Street West, South St David Street.
Towards Airport: South St David Street, Shandwick Place, Haymarket, Wester Coates, Murrayfield, Western Corner, Edinburgh Zoo, Drum Brae South, Maybury, Airport Hotels, Edinburgh Airport.
It operates 24 hours a day and 7 days a week. Frequency is every 10 minutes between 0430 and 2400, every day of the week. Frequency between 2400 and 0430 is every 30 minutes.
Route 100 always operates using B8L/E400MMC-XLBs.
Route 100 currently (when?) runs between Edinburgh Airport and City Centre, via Maybury, Corstorphine, Murrayfield, Haymarket, West End and Princes Street. It operates as limited-stop over its entire route, serving only the following stops:
Towards City Centre: Edinburgh Airport, Airport Hotels, Maybury, Drum Brae South, Edinburgh Zoo, Western Corner, Murrayfield, Wester Coates, Haymarket, Shandwick Place, Princes Street West, South St David Street.
Towards Airport: South St David Street, Shandwick Place, Haymarket, Wester Coates, Murrayfield, Western Corner, Edinburgh Zoo, Drum Brae South, Maybury, Airport Hotels, Edinburgh Airport.
It operates 24 hours a day and 7 days a week. Frequency is every 10 minutes between 0430 and 2400, every day of the week. Frequency between 2400 and 0430 is every 30 minutes.
Route 100 always operates using B8L/E400MMC-XLBs.
Route 200 colour is the Lothian Skylink colour, which is rgb(0,92,152).
Route 200 currently (when?) runs between Edinburgh Airport and Ocean Terminal, via Ingliston Park & Ride, Maybury, Clermiston, Blackhall, Drylaw, Muirhouse, and Newhaven. It avoids the City Centre and instead operates as an orbital route. Frequency is every 30 minutes daily, all day, and every 45 minutes late evenings. Routes 200 300 400 always operates using B5TL/Gemini 3s from the 2017 batch.
Route 200 currently (when?) runs between Edinburgh Airport and Ocean Terminal, via Ingliston Park & Ride, Maybury, Clermiston, Blackhall, Drylaw, Muirhouse, and Newhaven. It avoids the City Centre and instead operates as an orbital route. Frequency is every 30 minutes daily, all day, and every 45 minutes late evenings. Routes 200 300 400 always operates using B5TL/Gemini 3s from the 2017 batch.
Route 300 colour is the Lothian Skylink colour. See Route 200.
Route 300 was discontinued (when?). The history of the Route is shown below:
Pre unknown date: Route 35 ran between Edinburgh Airport and the Old Town(?) via Gyle Centre, Sighthill, Slateford, and Fountain Park.
Unknown date: Service 35 was re-routed at its western end to serve Riccarton (Heriot-Watt University) instead of Edinburgh Airport. Service 300 was introduced between Edinburgh Airport and Cameron Toll via Gyle Centre, Sighthill, Slateford, Fountain Park, and Bristo Square. It paralleled the re-routed Route 35 between Sighthill and Bristo Square. Frequency was every 30 minutes (which days of the week?).
Unknown date: Frequency was increased to every 20 minutes Monday to Friday daytimes, every 30 minutes at weekends.
Unknown date, start of COVID timetable: Route suspended due to COVID lockdowns and subsequent reduction in passenger numbers.
Unknown date, 2021: Service reinstated between Edinburgh Airport and Surgeons' Hall only, at a frequency of every 60 minutes.
Unknown date: Route cut, service operates Edinburgh Airport to Bread Street only. No change to frequency.
Unknown date: Route suspended permanently.
It used to run between Edinburgh Airport and Bread Street(?). The route was withdrawn without replacement although all parts are still served by other routes.
Route 300 was discontinued (when?). The history of the Route is shown below:
Pre unknown date: Route 35 ran between Edinburgh Airport and the Old Town(?) via Gyle Centre, Sighthill, Slateford, and Fountain Park.
Unknown date: Service 35 was re-routed at its western end to serve Riccarton (Heriot-Watt University) instead of Edinburgh Airport. Service 300 was introduced between Edinburgh Airport and Cameron Toll via Gyle Centre, Sighthill, Slateford, Fountain Park, and Bristo Square. It paralleled the re-routed Route 35 between Sighthill and Bristo Square. Frequency was every 30 minutes (which days of the week?).
Unknown date: Frequency was increased to every 20 minutes Monday to Friday daytimes, every 30 minutes at weekends.
Unknown date, start of COVID timetable: Route suspended due to COVID lockdowns and subsequent reduction in passenger numbers.
Unknown date, 2021: Service reinstated between Edinburgh Airport and Surgeons' Hall only, at a frequency of every 60 minutes.
Unknown date: Route cut, service operates Edinburgh Airport to Bread Street only. No change to frequency.
Unknown date: Route suspended permanently.
It used to run between Edinburgh Airport and Bread Street(?). The route was withdrawn without replacement although all parts are still served by other routes.
Route 400 colour is the Lothian Skylink colour. See Route 200.
Route 400 currently (when?) runs between Edinburgh Airport and Fort Kinnaird (west), via Ingliston Park & Ride, Gyle Centre, Edinburgh Park, Clovenstone, Oxgangs, Kaimes, and Royal Infirmary. It avoids the City Centre and instead operates as an orbital route. Frequency is every 30 minutes daily, all day, and every 60 minutes late evenings. For vehicles see Route 200.
Route 400 currently (when?) runs between Edinburgh Airport and Fort Kinnaird (west), via Ingliston Park & Ride, Gyle Centre, Edinburgh Park, Clovenstone, Oxgangs, Kaimes, and Royal Infirmary. It avoids the City Centre and instead operates as an orbital route. Frequency is every 30 minutes daily, all day, and every 60 minutes late evenings. For vehicles see Route 200.
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might be worth making it clearer that's what you are using.