The average bus between Midlothian and Edinburgh takes 46 min and the fastest bus takes 34 min. The bus runs at least 3 times per hour from Midlothian to Edinburgh. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 20 minutes between Midlothian and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 5:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Midlothian is at 6:11 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 6:58 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 46 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Midlothian station and arriving at Edinburgh station. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 46 min.
Midlothian to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Lothian, depart from Arniston Engine station.
Midlothian to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Lothian, arrive at South Bridge station.
The distance between Midlothian and Edinburgh is 15 km. The road distance is 16 km.
Lothian operates a bus from Arniston Engine to South Bridge every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 51 min. Borders Buses also services this route every 2 hours.