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Trip Overview

The average bus between Edinburgh and Old Town takes 2 min and the fastest bus takes 1 min. The bus runs at least 8 times per hour from Edinburgh to Old Town. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2 min
Duration
1,600 ft
Distance
£3
Average price
Every 10 minutes
Frequency

Edinburgh to Old Town bus times

Buses run every 10 minutes between Edinburgh and Old Town. The earliest departure is at 4:31 AM at night, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 11:53 PM which arrives into Old Town at 11:55 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    bus bus 2 min • Direct

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    bus bus 2 min • Direct
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    bus bus 2 min • Direct
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    bus bus 2 min • Direct
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    bus bus 2 min • Direct
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    bus bus 2 min • Direct
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    bus bus 2 min • Direct
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    bus bus 2 min • Direct
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    bus bus 2 min • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    bus bus 2 min • Direct
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    bus bus 2 min • Direct
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    bus bus 2 min • Direct
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    bus bus 2 min • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    bus bus 2 min • Direct
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    bus bus 2 min • Direct
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    bus bus 2 min • Direct
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    bus bus 1 min • Direct
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    bus bus 2 min • Direct
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    bus bus 2 min • Direct
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    bus bus 2 min • Direct
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    bus bus 2 min • Direct
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    bus bus 2 min • Direct
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    bus bus 2 min • Direct
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    bus bus 2 min • Direct
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    bus bus 2 min • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    bus bus 2 min • Direct
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    bus bus 2 min • Direct
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    bus bus 2 min • Direct
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    bus bus 2 min • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh to Old Town? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Edinburgh to Old Town.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,600 ft
  • Duration: 2 min

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Old Town, Edinburgh, Scotland?

Lothian operates a bus from The Mound to Victoria Street every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 2 min.

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