Edinburgh to Elder Street Buses

Edinburgh to Elder Street buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Edinburgh and Elder Street takes 2h and the fastest bus takes 1h 36m. The bus runs at least 2 times per hour from Edinburgh to Elder Street. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h
Duration: 49 mi
Distance: £13
Average price: Every 30 minutes
Frequency

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Take the bus from Shandwick Place to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 900
Take the bus from Pavillion Theatre to Elder Streetbus 26 / ...

1h 50m

£10–22

Edinburgh to Elder Street bus times

Buses run every 30 minutes between Edinburgh and Elder Street. The earliest departure is at 3:49 AM at night, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 10:21 PM which arrives into Elder Street at 12:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Buchanan Bus Station and take an average of 2h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

10:21 PM → 12:50 AM
Arrives next day
2h 29m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

3:49 AM → 6:19 AM
2h 30m • 1 change
4:51 AM → 7:05 AM
2h 14m • 1 change
5:51 AM → 7:49 AM
1h 58m • 1 change
6:22 AM → 8:37 AM
2h 15m • 1 change
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