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Lothian Buses and Edinburgh Trams

Terminus Photos

including routes operated by Lothian Buses' subsidiaries

Services operating NOW

and

Services NO LONGER operating

X31

41A

X12

43 NEW

81A

24A

44A

X64

82A

6 NEW

15A

X25

X44

100

16A

X26

X37

X66

113

9 NEW

X47

10A

18A

X29

X48

30A

50 NEW

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Service
1

Clermiston to Easter Road

Current Terminus

Recent Terminus

Terminus Pre-2008

West Clermiston

North Easter Road (foot)

Terminus from Feb 14, 2010

North Ocean Terminal

Terminus to Feb 13, 2010

Recent Years

Single Decker Buses

This route changed from double-decker to single-decker buses on January 18, 2009.

Hybrid Buses

Free WiFi

New single decker buses diesel-electric hybrid buses have been used on Service 1 since April 15, 2013. These are the first single decker hybrid buses to have been bought by Lothian Buses. These buses offer Free On-Board WiFi.

Old Route

In 1988 (and other years?) Service 1 was a circular route (anti-clockwise):
Clermiston - Corstorphine - Carrick Knowe - Stenhouse - Gorgie - Fountainbridge -
Royal Mile - Holyrood - Easter Road - Leith - Goldenacre - Crewe Toll - Davidson's Mains - Clermiston.
Service 6. was the same route in the other direction (clockwise).

Service
2

Gyle Centre to The Jewel

Current Terminus

Recent Terminus

Terminus Pre-2008

West Gyle Centre

East The Jewel

Old Route

In 1987 (and other years?) Service 2 was a circular route (anti-clockwise):

Niddrie - Portobello - Craigentinny - Leith - Leith Walk - Princes Street - Haymarket - Murrayfield - Corstorphine - Broomhouse - Stenhouse - Westfield - Gorgie - Dalry - Grassmarket - South Side - Prestonfield - Craigmillar - Niddrie.

Service 12. was the same route in the other direction (clockwise).

Service
3

Current Terminus

Recent Terminus

Terminus Pre-2008

SW Clovenstone

SE Mayfield

Terminus from Jun 24, 2012

SE Gorebridge

Terminus to Jun 23, 2012

Old Route

In 1988 (and other years?) Service 3 termini were Wester Hailes and Gorebridge.

Service
3A

Current Terminus

Recent Terminus

Terminus Pre-2008

SW Clovenstone

Terminus to Jun 23, 201

SE Gorebridge

Terminus to Jun 23, 2012

Old Route

In 1988 (and other years?) Service 3 termini were Wester Hailes and Gorebridge.

Service
4

Hillend to The Jewel (Asda)

Current Terminus

Recent Terminus

Terminus Pre-2008

South Hillend

East The Jewel

East Bingham

Terminus around 1984

Old Route

In 1986-88 (and other years?) the Service 4 termini were Hillend and Bingham.

Service
5

Hunter's Tryst to The Jewel (Asda)

Current Terminus

Recent Terminus

Terminus Pre-2008

South Hunter's Tryst

Terminus from Apr 3, 2011

East The Jewel

Terminus to Jun 23, 2012

South Oxgangs

Terminus to April 2, 2011

Old Route

In 1986-87 (and other years?) the Service 5 termini were Colinton and The Jewel.
Service 51 shared the same timetable, but had termini at Colinton and Brunstane.

Service
6

Holyrood to St Andrew Square

Current Terminus

Recent Terminus

Terminus Pre-2008

Central Holyrood

Terminus for new service from Jun 1, 2014

Central St Andrew Square

Terminus from Aug 3, 2014

Central St Andrew Square

Terminus for new service from Jun 1, 2014
to Aug 2, 2014

Recent Years

Route 6 commenced on June 1, 2014 replacing the Central Edinburgh part of Route 36 that ran between Holyrood and Ocean Terminal, but was withdrawn the same day.

Old Route

In 1988 (and other years?) Service 6 was a circular route (clockwise):
Clermiston - Davidson's Mains - Crewe Toll - Goldenacre - Leith - Easter Road - Holyrood - Royal Mile - Fountainbridge - Gorgie - Stenhouse - Carrick Knowe - Corstorphine - Clermiston.
Service 1. was the same route in the other direction (anti-clockwise).

Service
7

Newhaven to Royal Infirmary

Current Terminus

Recent Terminus

Terminus Pre-2008

North Newhaven

South Royal Infirmary

Terminus from March 4, 2012

South Ferniehill

Terminus to March 3, 2012

Old Route

In 1987 (and other years?) the Service 7 termini were Newhaven and Captain's Road.

Service
8

Royal Infirmary to Muirhouse

Current Terminus

Recent Terminus

Terminus Pre-2008

SE Royal Infirmary

West Muirhouse

(Muirhouse Roundabout)

Terminus from Jan 18, 2009

West Muirhouse

(West Pilton Crescent)

Terminus to Jan 17, 2009

Old Route

In 1988 (and other years?) the Service 8 termini were Gilmerton and Silverknowes.

Service
9

NMS to Royal Botanic Garden

Current Terminus

Recent Terminus

Terminus Pre-2008

Central National Museum of Scotland

Terminus for new service from Jun 1, 2014

North Royal Botanic Garden

Terminus for new service from Jun 1, 2014

Recent Years

Route 9 is s summer service running at weekends only It commenced on June 1, 2014 on a route fairly similar to Route 28 that ran between Bristo Place and Royal Botanic Garden on weekends in Summer 2013

Old Route

In 1988 (and other years?) the Service 9 termini were Newhaven and Torphin.

Service
10

Western Harbour to Torphin or Bonaly

Current Terminus

Recent Terminus

Terminus Pre-2008

North Western Harbour

Terminus from Apr 6, 2008

SW Bonaly

North Newhaven

Terminus to Apr 5, 2008

SW Torphin

Recent Years

Hybrid Buses

On September 11, 2011, Lothian Buses Route 10 became Scotland's first route to use double decker diesel-electric hybrid buses.

Free WiFi

Buses on Route 10 have offered Free On-Board WiFi since September 2013..

Old Route

In 1988 (and other years?) the Service 10 termini were Newhaven and Torphin (but not Bonally).

Service
10A
Service now Withdrawn

Restalrig to Torphin

Current Terminus

Recent Terminus

Terminus Pre-2008

Old Route

In 1988 (and other years?) the Service 10A termini were Restalrig and Torphin.

Service
11

Ocean Terminal to Hyvot's Bank

Current Terminus

Recent Terminus

Terminus Pre-2008

North Ocean Terminal

SE Hyvots Bank

South Fairmilehead

Alternate Terminus to Apr 2, 2008

Recent Years

A little explanation of the services above may help. The route for Service 11 was:

a)

To April 2, 2008:

Ocean Terminal to EITHER Hyvot's Bank OR Fairmilehead

b

Now:

Ocean Terminal to Hyvot's Bank.

Old Route

In 1987 (and other years?) the Service 11 termini were Newhaven and Captain's Road.

Service
12

Gyle Centre to Seafield

Current Terminus

Recent Terminus

Terminus Pre-2008

West Gyle Centre

Terminus from Jun 1, 2014

East Seafield

Terminus from Feb 14, 2010

West Ratho

Terminus from Mar 4, 2012
to May 31, 2014

West Gyle Centre

Terminus to Mar 3, 2012

East Leith Links

Terminus from Oct 5, 2008
to Feb 13, 2010

East King's Road

Terminus to Oct 4, 2008

Recent Years

The route for Service 12 was:

a)

To October 4, 2008:

King's Road to Gyle Centre

b)

Then, to February 13, 2010

Leith Links to Gyle Centre

c)

Then, to March 3, 2012

Seafield to Gyle Centre

d)

Then to May 31, 2014

Seafield to Ratho

e)

Now:

Seafield to Gyle Centre

Old Route

In 1987 (and other years?) Service 2 was a circular route (clockwise):

Niddrie - Craigmillar - Prestonfield - South Side - Grassmarket - Dalry - Gorgie - Westfield - Stenhouse - Broomhouse - Corstorphine - Murrayfield - Haymarket - Princes Street - Leith Walk - Leith - Craigentinny - Portobello - Niddrie.

Service 12. was the same route in the other direction (anti-clockwise).

Service
X12

Haymarket to Gogarburn (RBS)

Current Terminus

Recent Terminus

Terminus Pre-2008

Central Haymarket

Terminus from Jun 1, 2014

West Gogarburn
Royal Bank of Scotland

Terminus from Jun 1, 2014

Central Waterloo Place

Terminus from Sep 8, 2013
to May 31, 2014

West Ratho

Terminus from Apr 23, 2012 ?
to May 31, 2014

East Seafield

Terminus from Apr 23, 2012 ?
to Sep 7, 2013

East Leith Links

Terminus to Apr 22, 2012 ?

West RBS Gogarburn

Terminus to Apr 22, 2012 ?

Recent Years

The route for Service X12 was:

a)

To April 22, 2012:

Leith Links to RBS Gogarburn

b)

Then, to September 7, 2013

Seafield to Ratho

c)

Then to May 31, 2014

Waterloo Place to Ratho

c)

Now:

Haymarket to Gyle Centre

Service
13
Service now Withdrawn by Lothian Buses

Waterloo Place to Ratho

Current Terminus

Recent Terminus

Terminus Pre-2008

West Blackhall

Terminus from Oct 6 2008
to Jul 25, 2009:

Central Bellevue

Terminus from Oct 6 2008
to Jul 25, 2009:

West Craigleith
Sainsbury's

Terminus from Jul 30, 2007
to Oct 5, 2008:

East Lochend

Terminus to Oct 5, 2008:

West Blackhall

Terminus to Jul 29, 2007

Recent Years

A little explanation of the services above may help. The route for Service 13 was:

a)

To July 29 2007

Blackhall to Lochend

b)

Then, to October 5, 2008

Craigleith Sainsbury's to Lochend

c)

Then, to July 25, 2009

Waterloo Place to Ratho

d)

Now:

Service transferred to Edinburgh Coach Lines

Service
14

Muirhouse to Greendykes

Current Terminus

Recent Terminus

Terminus Pre-2008

North Muirhouse

Terminus to Jun 10, 2007

East Greendykes

North West Granton
(Scottish Gas)

Terminus to Jun 9, 2007

Service
15

Penicuik to Prestonpans (Meadowmill)

Current Terminus

Recent Terminus

Terminus Pre-2008

South Penicuik

East Prestonpans
(Meadowmill)

Terminus from Jun 1, 2014

East Musselburgh
(Levenhall)

Terminus from Sep 8, 2013
to May 31, 2014

East Stoneybank

Terminus from Oct 10, 2010
to Sep 7, 2013

East Eastfield

Terminus from Jan 18 2009
to Oct 9, 2010

East Tranent (Windygoul)

Terminus from Sep 30, 2007
to Jan 17, 2009

East Tranent (Haddington Road)

Terminus to Sep 29, 2007

Old Route

In 1987 (and other years?) the Service 15 termini were Fairmilehead and Stoneybank

Service
15A

Penicuik to Waterloo Place

Current Terminus

Recent Terminus

Terminus Pre-2008

South Penicuik

Central Waterloo Place

Terminus from Jun 1, 2014

Central St Andrew Square

Terminus to May 31, 2014

Service
16

Silverknowes to Colinton

Current Terminus

Recent Terminus

Terminus Pre-2008

NW Silverknowes

SW Colinton

South Hunter's Tryst

Terminus to Apr 2, 2011

Recent Years

Old Route

In 1988 (and other years?) the Service 16 route was Silverknowes to Colinton orHunter's Tryst
The 1988, Service 16 timetable also gave the times for:
- Service 71: am peak hour limited stop service from Colinton to St Andrew Square
- Service 16A: pm peak hour service from St Andrew Square to Colinton

Service
16A
Service now Withdrawn

St Andrew Square to Colinton

Current Terminus

Recent Terminus

Terminus Pre-2008

Old Route

In 1988 (and other years?) the Service 16A termini were St Andrew Square and Colinton

Service
17
Service now Withdrawn

Drylaw to Craighouse

Current Terminus

Recent Terminus

Terminus Pre-2008

Terminus until Jan 15, 2009:

NW Drylaw

Terminus until Jan 15, 2009:

South Craighouse

Old Route

In 1988 (and other years?) the Service 17 termini were Redford Road and Newhaven

Service
18

Gyle Centre to Royal Infirmary

Current Terminus

Recent Terminus

Terminus Pre-2008

West Gyle Centre

SE Royal Infirmary

Terminus from Jul 20, 2003:

Old Route

In 1988 (and other years?) the Service 18 route was Cramond to Cameron Toll or Burdiehouse

Service
18A
Service now Withdrawn

Cramond to Minto Street

Current Terminus

Recent Terminus

Terminus Pre-2008

Old Route

The 1988 (and other years?) Service 18A was a shortened version of Service 18. It operated in the evenings with termini at Cramond and Minto Street

Service
19

Granton to King's Road

Current Terminus

Recent Terminus

Terminus Pre-2008

North Granton

East King's Road

Old Route

In 1988 (and other years?) Service 19 was a circular route (anti-clockwise):

Boswall - Pilton - Crewe Toll - Comely Bank - Learmouth - West End -St Andrew Square - Canonmills - Goldenacre - Boswall

Service 39. was the same route in the other direction (clockwise)

Service
20

Chesser (ASDA) to Ratho

Current Terminus

Recent Terminus

Terminus Pre-2008

SW Chesser ASDA

West Ratho

Service from Jun 1, 2014

West Gyle Centre

Service from Mar 5, 2012
to May 31, 2014

SW Hermiston Gait

Service from Jun 29, 2009
to Mar 4, 2012

SW Westside Plaza

Service to Jun 26, 2009:

Old Route

In 1988 (and other years?) the Service 20 route was Balgreen Library to Churchhill.

Service
21

Gyle Centre or Clovenstone to Royal Infirmary

Current Terminus

Recent Terminus

Terminus Pre-2008

West Gyle Centre

SE Royal Infirmary

West Clovenstone

East Leith Links

Part route

Recent Years

New Buses

Free WiFi

New single decker buses offering Free On-Board WiFi have been used on Service 21 since around April 2013.

Old Route

In 1987 (and other years?) Service 21 ran between Greendykes or Calder Road
and Bankhead or South Gyle or Meadowplace Road

Service
22

Gyle Centre to Ocean Terminal

Current Terminus

Recent Terminus

Terminus Pre-2008

West Gyle Centre

North Ocean Terminal

Recent Years

This route changed from single-decker to double-decker buses on January 18, 2009

Old Route

In 1988 (and other years?) the Service 22 termini were Muirhouse and Currie.

Service
23

Trinity to Greenbank

Current Terminus

Recent Terminus

Terminus Pre-2008

North Trinity

South Greenbank

South Glenlockhart

until May 31, 2014

Old Route

In 1988 and 1992 (and other years?), the Service 23 route was Trinity to Morningside

Service
24

West Granton (Scottish Gas) to Royal Infirmary

Current Terminus

Recent Terminus

Terminus Pre-2008

North West Granton

Terminus from 26 July, 2009:

SE Royal Infirmary

West Edinburgh Park

Service to July 25, 2009:

Recent Years

In 2002 (and other years?), the Service 24 route was Davidson's Mains to Royal Infirmary.

Old Route

In 1988 (and other years?) Service 24 termini were Crewe Toll and Holyrood
In 1988 (and other years?) the Service 24 timetable also gave times for Service 61, a route that operated during school term only and with only one departure time each day. The termini for Route 61 were Holyrood and Churchhill.

Service
24A
Service now Withdrawn

RBS Gogarburn to Royal Infirmary

Current Terminus

Recent Terminus

Terminus Pre-2008

Route to Jul 25, 2009:

West RBS Gogarburn

Route to Jul 25, 2009:

SE Royal Infirmary

Service
25

Riccarton to Restalrig

Current Terminus

Recent Terminus

Terminus Pre-2008

West Riccarton

East Restalrig

Old Route

In 1988 (and other years?) the Service 25 termini were Muirhouse and Sighthill
Service 25 was a shortened version of Service 22. It was included on the 22 Timetable.

Service
X25

Riccarton (Heriot Watt University) to Waterloo Place

Current Terminus

Recent Terminus

Terminus Pre-2008

West Riccarton

Central Waterloo Place

Service
26

Clerwood to Seton Sands or Tranent

Current Terminus

Recent Terminus

Terminus Pre-2008

West Clerwood

East Seton Sands

Terminus for alternate services

East Tranent
Haddington Road

East Eastfield

Part route

© ©

East Eastfield

Part route

1971

Recent Years

Routes 26 and X26 were first branded with red roofs, a large diagram of the route on the back of each bus and heart shaped logos with the strap line:

"East to West through the Heart of the City"

©

At a later date the branding was changed. The new livery for this route still had a red roof. Ten of the buses for service 26 were given 'all over' adverts for Edinburgh zoo. There were two for each of the themes:
- Ape
- Lorikeet
- Penguin
- Tiger
- Zebra

I believe that the ten buses above with the 'all over' Ape, Lorikeet, Penguin, Tiger and Zebra adverts were repainted into the new Lothian Buses livery around March / April 2014.
I saw what appeared to be the first of a batch of route 26 buses in new livery today - new style Lothian Buses livery but with red roofs.
Peter Stubbs: April 29, 2014

Old Route

In 1987 (and other years?), the Service 26 termini were Clerwood and Tranent (Muirpark),
but many of the buses ran from, Clerwood only as far as Eastfield.

Service
X26

Gyle Centre to Port Seton

Current Terminus

Recent Terminus

Terminus Pre-2008

West Gyle Centre

Terminus from 14 Feb 2010

East Port Seton

Terminus from Oct 1, 2007

West RBS Gogarburn

Terminus to 13 Feb 2010

East Seton Sands

Terminus to 30 Sep 2007

Old Route

The route for Service X26 was:

a)

To September 30 2007

RBS Gogarburn to Seton Sands

b)

Then, to February 13, 2010

RBS Gogarburn to Port Seton

c)

Now

Gyle Centre to Port Seton

Service
27

Silverknowes to Hunter's Tryst

Current Terminus

Recent Terminus

Terminus Pre-2008

NW Silverknowes

South Hunter's Tryst

Old Route

In 1987 (and other years?), the Service 27 termini were Silverknowes and Oxgangs,

Service
28
Service now Withdrawn

Bristo Place to Royal Botanic Gardens

Current Terminus

Recent Terminus

Terminus Pre-2008

Central Bristo Place

North Royal Botanic Garden

Recent Years

The most recent Service 28 commenced on 6 July 2013 running, Saturdays and Sundays only, until 15 September 2013.

The corresponding service in 2014 is Service 9, another weekend summer service, this one operating between the National Museum of Scotland and Royal Botanic Garden.

Old Route

In 1988-90 (and other years?) there was a Service 28 (very similar to Service 29). It had with termini at Muirhouse and Wester Hailes

In 2003 (and other years?) there was a Service 28 with termini at St Andrew Square and The Calders.

Service
29

Silverknowes to Gorebridge or Mayfield

Current Terminus

Recent Terminus

Terminus Pre-2008

NW Silverknowes

SE Gorebridge

SE Mayfield

Old Route

In 1988-90 (and other years?) the termini for Route 29 were Muirhouse and Wester Hailes.

In 2004 (and other years?) Service 29 that ran from Silverknowes to Gorebridge.
The full name of the 'Gorebridge' terminus was 'Gorebridge & Birkenside'.

By 2007 (or earlier?) this service was running from Silverknowes to Gorebridge or Mayfield.

Service
X29

Muirhouse to Gorebridge

Current Terminus

Recent Terminus

Terminus Pre-2008

NW Muirhouse
Roundabout

From Apr 3, 2011

SE Gorebridge

From Apr 3, 2011

Recent Years

Service X29 is a Limited Stop Service running Mondays to Fridays. It began on 3 April 2011. At present (June 2014) there are just five journeys per day, two in the mornings from Gorebridge and three returning in the evenings to Gorebridge.

Service
30

Clovenstone to Musselburgh

Current Terminus

Recent Terminus

Terminus Pre-2008

SW Clovenstone

East Musselburgh

Recent Years

Old Route

In 1990 (and other years?) the termini for Route 30 were Clovenstone and Muirhouse.

Service
30A
Service now Withdrawn

Muirhouse to St Andrew Square

Current Terminus

Recent Terminus

Terminus Pre-2008

North Muirhouse

Central St Andrew Square

Old Route

In 1990 (and other years?) there was a Service 30A with termini at Muirhouse and St Andrew Square.
There was just one bus per day on this service. It ran from Muirhouse in the early morning.

Service
31

East Craigs to Polton Mill or Bonnyrigg (Hopefield)

Current Terminus

Recent Terminus

Terminus Pre-2008

West East Craigs

SE Polton Mill

SE Bonnyrigg
(Hopefield, 'in the estate')

Terminus from Sep 8, 2013

SE Bonnyrigg (Hopefield)
('2nd Roundabout')

Terminus from Apr 20, 2009 to Jul 26, 2009

AND Apr 3, 2009 to Sep 7, 2013

SE Bonnyrigg (Hopefield)
('1st Roundabout')

Terminus from Sep 30, 2007 to Apr 19, 2009

AND Jul 27, 2009 to Apr 2, 2011

SE Rosewell

Terminus from Sep 11, 2011
to Sep 7, 2013

SE Bonnyrigg (Cockpen)

Terminus to Sep 29, 2007

Recent Years

A little explanation of the services above may help. The route for Service 31 was:

a)

To September 29 2007

East Craigs to Polton Mill or Bonnyrigg (Cockpen)

b)

Then, to April 19, 2009

East Craigs to Polton Mill or Bonnyrigg (Hopefield:1st Roundabout SW of Cockpen Rd Roundabout)

c)

Then, to 26 July 2009

East Craigs to Polton Mill or Bonnyrigg (Hopefield:2nd Roundabout SW of Cockpen Rd Roundabout)

b)

Then, to April 19, 2009

East Craigs to Polton Mill or Bonnyrigg (Hopefield:1st Roundabout SW of Cockpen Rd Roundabout)

c)

Then, to September 10, 2011?

East Craigs to Polton Mill or Rosewell or Bonnyrigg (Hopefield:2nd Roundabout SW of Cockpen Rd Roundabout)

d)

Then, to September 7, 2013

East Craigs to Polton Mill or Rosewell or Bonnyrigg (Hopefield:2nd Roundabout SW of Cockpen Rd Roundabout)

e)

Now

East Craigs to Polton Mill or Hopefield 'new terminus' (further north into the estate)

Service
X31

Haymarket to Rosewell

Current Terminus

Recent Terminus

Terminus Pre-2008

Central Haymarket

SE Rosewell

Terminus from Sep 9, 2013

SE Bonnyrigg (Brixwold)

Terminus to Sep 8, 2013

Service
32

Clovenstone to Granton

Current Terminus

Recent Terminus

Terminus Pre-2008

SW Clovenstone

North Granton

Terminus from Apr 6, 2008

NW West Granton (Scottish Gas)

Terminus from 1 Apr, 2007
to Apr 5, 2008

SE Royal Infirmary

Terminus to Mar 31, 2007, 2008

Old Route

I don't have a old timetable for Service 32, but I recall that it used to be an 'Outer4 Circle' that ran through many of Edinburgh's suburbs and taking about two hours to complete the circle.

For a period, the route was Service 32 running one way round the circle and Service 52 running the other way.

Service
33

Baberton to Gorebridge

Current Terminus

Recent Terminus

Terminus Pre-2008

SW Baberton (Westburn)

Terminus, except Jun 11-23, 2012

SE Gorebridge

From Jun 11, 2012

SE Royal Infirmary (Westburn)

Terminus, Jun 11-23, 2012

SE Dalkeith Heights & Campus

Terminus, from Mar 4, to Jun 10, 2012

SE Ferniehill

Terminus, to Mar 3, 2012

SE Hyvots Bank

Terminus, to Mar 3, 2012

Recent Years

The route for Service 33 was:

a)

To March 3, 2012

Baberton to Ferniehill / Hyvot's Bank
Buses passed through Ferniehill on their wa to Hyvot's Bank

b)

Then, to June 10, 2012

Baberton to Dalkeith Heights & Campus

c)

Then, to June 23, 2012

Royal Infirmary to Gorebridge (Birkenside)

d)

Then, to September 7, 2013

Baberton to Gorebridge (Birkenside)

Old Route

In 1987 (and other years?) Service 33 had termini at Westburn and Ferniehill Drive. After departing from Westburn, the buses travelled south and round a loop at Baberton Mains, then back through Westburn terminus to start their journey to Ferniehill Drive.
In later years, buses continued to use the Westburn terminus in the same way, but the destination on the timetables and on the bus destination blinds became Baberton.

Service
34

Riccarton (Heriot Watt University) to Ocean Terminal

Current Terminus

Recent Terminus

Terminus Pre-2008

West Riccarton

North Ocean Terminal

Old Route

In 1988 (and other years?) Service 34 had termini at Sighthill and Lochend.
The route was:
Sighthill - Saughton Mains - Dundee Terrace - Charlotte Square - Hamilton Place - Leith Walk (foot) - Lochend - Tron Church - Chesser Avenue - Longstone - Sighthill

Service
35

Edinburgh Airport to Ocean Terminal

Current Terminus

Recent Terminus

Terminus Pre-2008

West Edinburgh Airport

North Ocean Terminal

Old Route

In 1988 (and other years?) Service 35 had termini at Sighthill and Lochend.
The route was similar to that for Service 34, but in the opposite direction and with some variations. It was:
Sighthill - Longstone - Dundee Terrace - Tron Church - Lochend - Bernard Street - Hamilton Place - Charlotte Square - Fountainbriidge - Parkhead Terrace - Sighthill

Service
36

Craiglockhart to Ocean Terminal

Current Terminus

Recent Terminus

Terminus Pre-2008

South Craiglockhart

Terminus, from Jun 1, 2014

North Ocean Terminal

Central Holyrood
The Scottish Parliament

Terminus, from Sep 30, 2007
(or earlier?) to May 31, 2014

Central Charlotte Square

Terminus, to Sep 29, 2007 (or earlier?)

Service
37

Current Terminus

Recent Terminus

Terminus Pre-2008

West Silverknowes

South Penicuik Deanburn

South Penicuik Ladywood

Terminus to Sep 7, 2013

Recent Years

The route for Service 37 was:

a)

To September 7, 2013

Silverknowes to Penicuik (Deanburn) or Penicuik (Ladywood)

b)

Now

Silverknowes to Penicuik (Deanburn)

Old Route

In 2003 (and other years?) Services 37 and 37A ran from Muirhouse to Penicuik (Ladywood) or Penicuik (Deanburn). Why were some of the services given Route No 37 and others 37A?

Service
X37

This service was previously numbered X47

Current Terminus

Recent Terminus

Terminus Pre-2008

North Granton

Route from 24, 2012

South Penicuik Deanburn

Route from 24, 2012

Service
38

Granton to Royal Infirmary

Current Terminus

Recent Terminus

Terminus Pre-2008

North Granton Square

Terminus from Mar 24, 2013

SE Royal Infirmary

North Granton Square

Terminus from Jul 26, 2009

to Mar 23, 2013

North Muirhouse

Terminus to Jul 25, 2009

Old Route

In 1992 (and other years?) Service 38 ran from Crewe Toll to Prestonfield.

Service
39

Woodburn to Gorebridge

Current Terminus

Recent Terminus

Terminus Pre-2008

SE Woodburn

Terminus from Jun 25, 2012

SE Gorebridge

Terminus from Jun 25, 2012

Recent Years

Service 39 is a new route in Midlothian. It commenced on 25 June 2012, replacing a service previously operated by First buses.

Old Route

In 1988 (and other years) Service 39 was a circular route (clockwise):

Boswall - Goldenacre - Canonmills - St Andrew Square - West End - Learmouth - Comely Bank - Crewe Toll - Pilton - Boswall

In 1988 (and other years) Service 19. was the same route in the other direction (anti-clockwise).

Service
40

Portobello to Penicuik

Current Terminus

Recent Terminus

Terminus Pre-2008

NE Portobello

Terminus from Jun 24, 2012

South Penicuik

Terminus from Jun 24, 2012

Recent Years

Service 40 is a new service, running between Portobello and Penicuik via Dalkeith and Lasswade. It commenced on 24 June 2012, replacing a service previously operated by First buses.

Old Route

In 1988 (and other years?) Services 41 had termini at Cameron Toll and Barnton.

Service
41

Cramond to King's Buildings or Morningside

Current Terminus

Recent Terminus

Terminus Pre-2008

NW Cramond

South Morningside
Balcarres Street

Terminus from Jun 1, 2014

SE King's Buildings

Terminus to May 31, 2014

SW Craighouse

Recent Years

The route for Service 42 was:

a)

To Jan 17, 2009

Cramond to King's Buildings or Craighouse

b)

Now

Cramond to King's Buildings or Morningside Balcarres Street

Old Route

In 1988 (and other years?) Service 41 had termini at Cramond and City Hospital

In 2003 (and other years?) Service 41 had termini at Cramond and Craighouse but not at King's Buildings

Service
41A
Service now Withdrawn

Muirhouse to City Hospital

Current Terminus

Recent Terminus

Terminus Pre-2008

Old Route

In 1988 (and other years?) Service 41A had termini at Muirhouse and City Hospital

Service
42

Davidson's Mains to Portobello (King's Road)

Current Terminus

Recent Terminus

Terminus Pre-2008

NW Davidson's Mains

Terminus from Jul 26, 2009

East Portobello King's Road

NW West Granton

Terminus to Jul 25, 2009

West Silverknowes

Terminus to Jan 17, 2009

Recent Years

The route for Service 42 was:

a)

To Jan 17, 2009

Silverknowes to Portobello (King's Road)

b)

Then, to Jul 25, 2009

West Granton to Portobello) (King's Road)

c)

Now

Davidson's Mains to Portobello (King's Road)

Old Route

In 1988 to 1993 (and other years?) Service 42 was a circular route (anticlockwise)

Portobello - Craigentinny - Lochend - St Andrew Square - Causewayside - Cameron Toll - Craigmillar - Duddingston - Portobello.

Service 46. was the same route in the other direction (clockwise).

Service
43

Waverley to Barnton

Current Terminus

Recent Terminus

Terminus Pre-2008

Central Waverley
Waterloo Place

Service from Apr 22, 2014

West Barnton

Service from Apr 22, 2014

Old Route

Service 40 is a new service, running between Waverley (Waterloo Place) and Barnton. The service commenced on April 22, 2014.

Service
44 / 44A

Current Terminus

Recent Terminus

Terminus Pre-2008

SW Balerno

East Whitecraig

Route from June 24, 2012

East Tranent Windygoul

Route from Apr 3, 2011

East Wallyford

East Pencaitland

Route to April 2, 2011

Recent Years

Buses on Services 44 and 44A follow the same route except at the extreme SW end of the route from Balerno High School to the terminus at Cockburn Crescent. For this part of the journey:

- Service 44 takes the direct route up the hill to the west of the centre of Penicuik.

- Service 44A takes a slightly longer route, passing to the east of the centre of Blerno.

The termini for Services 44 and 44A have changed several times in recent years. See below.

a)

To Jan 17, 2009

Balerno to Wallyford or Pencaitland

b)

Then, to Apr 2, 2011

Balerno to Wallyford or Tranent or Pencaitland

b)

Then, to Jun 23, 2012

Balerno to Wallyford or Tranent

d)

Now

Balerno to Wallyford or Whitecraig or Tranent

Old Route

In 1987 (and other years?) Service 44A ran at peak hours between Haymarket and Tranent. I assume that there was also a Service 44 that ran throughout the day, but I don't have a timetable for that service.

Service
X44

Balerno to York Place

and

Tranent to Haymarket

Current Terminus

Recent Terminus

Terminus Pre-2008

West Balerno

Route from Jun 24, 2012

Central York Place

Route from Jun 24, 2012

East Tranent

Route from Mar 4, 2012

Central Haymarket

Route from Mar 4, 2012

Recent Years

Service X44 is a 'Limited Stop' service that operates at peak hours. The route is in two parts, buses operating separately on sections a) and b) below:

a)

Now

Balerno to York Place

b)

Now

Tranent to Haymarket

Service
45

Riccarton (Heriot Watt Uni.) to Queen Margaret Uni.

Current Terminus

Recent Terminus

Terminus Pre-2008

West Riccarton
Heriot Watt University

East Queen Margaret
University

Route from Oct 29, 2012

West Hermiston 'Park & Ride'

Route from Jul 27, 2009
to Oct 28, 2012

Central Hanover Street

Route from Feb 15, 2010
to Oct 28, 2012

West RBS Gogarburn

Route to Jul 26, 2009

some peak time services

East Bruntsfield

Route to Oct 5, 2008

East Eastfield

Route to Oct 5, 2008

Recent Years

The route for Service 45 was:

a)

To Oct 5, 2008

RBS Gogarburn or Riccarton to Hanover Street or
Bruntsfield or Eastfield

b)

Then to Jul 26, 2009

RBS Gogarburn or Riccarton to Hanover Street or
Queen Margaret University

c)

Then to Feb 14, 2010

Hermiston PARK & RIDE or Riccarton to Hanover Street or
Queen Margaret University

d)

Then to Oct 28, 2012

Hermiston PARK & RIDE or Riccarton to Hanover Street

e)

Then to Oct 28, 2012

Riccarton to Queen Margaret University

Old Route

In 1988 (and other years?) Service 45 ran between Eastfield and Sighthill.

Service
46
Service now Withdrawn

Portobello - Cameron Toll - St Andrew Square

Current Terminus

Recent Terminus

Terminus Pre-2008

Old Route

In 1988 to 1993 (and other years?) Service 46 was a circular route (clockwise)

Portobello - Duddingston - Craigmillar - Cameron Toll - Causewayside - St Andrew Square - Lochend - Craigentinny - Portobello.

Service 42. was the same route in the other direction (anticlockwise).

Service
47

Current Terminus

Recent Terminus

Terminus Pre-2008

North Granton

South Penicuik Ladywood

Old Route

In 1988 (and other years?) Service 47 ran between Eastfield and Balerno.

Service
X47
Service now re-numbered X37

Current Terminus

Recent Terminus

Terminus Pre-2008

North Granton

Route to Jun 23, 2012

South Penicuik Deanburn

Route to Jun 23, 2012

South Straiton Park & Ride

Part route

Old Route

In 2003 (and other years?) Services X47 ran between Edinburgh Park and Penicuik (Deanburn)

Service
48 / X48
Service now Withdrawn

Current Terminus

Recent Terminus

Terminus Pre-2008

SE Dalkeith Heights & Campus'

Route to Mar 4, 2012

West Ingliston 'Park & Ride'

Route to Mar 4, 2012

SE Sheriffhall 'Park & Ride'

Route to Mar 4, 2012

West Ratho

Route from Apr 1, 2007
to Mar 4, 2012

Central Waverley

Route to Feb 2, 2008

Recent Years

The route for Service 48 was:

a)

To Mar 30, 2007

Waverley Bridge to Ingliston PARK & RIDE

b)

To Feb 2, 2008

Waverley Bridge to Ingliston PARK & RIDE or Ratho

c)

To Jul 3, 2010

Sheriffhall PARK & RIDE to Ingliston PARK & RIDE or
Ratho

d)

Then to Mar 4, 2012

Sheriffhall PARK & RIDE or Dalkeith Heights & Campus
to Ingliston PARK & RIDE or Ratho

The buses on this route are now (at April 2009) double-decker and single-decker and one articulated single-decker (all with green roofs)

Old Route

In 1986 (and other years?) Service 48 ran between Drum Brae and Turnhouse

In 1991 (and other years?) Services 48 and 48A ran between St Andrew Square and

Turnhouse or Norton Road End

In 1991 (and other years?) Services 48B ran between Longstone and Turnhouse

Service
49

Current Terminus

Recent Terminus

Terminus Pre-2008

East The Jewel

South Rosewell

SE Danderhall

Route to Feb 2, 2008

SE Hardenden Tesco

Route to Jun 7, 2008

Recent Years

The route for Service 49 was:

a)

To Feb 2, 2008

The Jewel to Danderhall or Rosewell

b)

Then to Jun 7, 2012

The Jewel to Hardenden Tesco or Rosewell

c)

Now

The Jewel to Rosewell

Old Route

In 2002 (and other years?) Service 49 ran between The Jewel and Danderhall

In 2006 (and other years?) Service 49 ran between The Jewel and Danderhall or

Rosewell

Tram Service
50

York Place to Airport

Current Terminus

Recent Terminus

Terminus Pre-2008

Central York Place

West Airport

Recent Years

Service 50 is the number that has been given to the new Edinburgh tram service, running between York Place and Edinburgh Airport. I've not seen thatr service number on the trams but it appears in the Map of Bus & Tram Routes

Old Route

In 1986 (and other years?) Service 50 was a bis service that ran between Longstne and Wester Hailes

Service
51
Service now Withdrawn

Colinton to Brunstane

Current Terminus

Recent Terminus

Terminus Pre-2008

Old Route

In 1986-87 (and other years?) Service 51 had termini at Colinton and Brunstane.

Details for service 51 were included on the Service 5 timetable.

Service
52
Service now Withdrawn

Outer Circle

Current Terminus

Recent Terminus

Terminus Pre-2008

Old Route

I don't have a old timetable for Service 52, but I recall that it used to be an 'outer circle' that ran through many of Edinburgh's suburbs and taking about two hours to complete the circle.

At one time, I believe that the route operated as Service 32 in both directions, but for a period, it was Service 32 one way round the circle and Service 52 the other way.

Service
60
Service now Withdrawn

Bristo Square to Dumbiedykes

Current Terminus

Recent Terminus

Terminus Pre-2008

Central Bristo Square

East Dumbiedykes

Old Route

In 2008 (and other years?) Service 60 was operated by Edinburgh Coach Lines

In 2009 (and other years?) Service 60 was operated by Mac Tours, a subsidiary of Lothian Buses

Service
61

West End to Henderson Row

Current Terminus

Recent Terminus

Terminus Pre-2008

Central West End

North Henderson Row

Recent Years

Service 61 above was originally operated by MacTours, a subsidiary of Lothian Buses. It is now operated by Lothian Buses. Buses are single-deckers:
- originally painted yellow with 'Standard Life' branding.
- now painted blue with 'Standard Life' branding.

Old Route

The 1988 the times for buses on Service 61 were given on the 24 timetable. Service 61 was a route that operated during school term, with only one journey per day: 8am from Holyrood Road, and no return journey. The termini for Route 61 were Holyrood and Churchhill.

Service
64 / X64
Service now Withdrawn

St Andrew Square to Bathgate

Current Terminus

Recent Terminus

Terminus Pre-2008

Old Route

In 1992 (and other years?) Services 64 had termini at St Andrew Square and Bathgate

Service
65
Service now Withdrawn

Riccarton to Restalrig

Current Terminus

Recent Terminus

Terminus Pre-2008

Old Route

In 1988 (and other years?) Services 65 operated between South Gyle and Restalrig.

In 1990 (and other years?) Services 65 operated between Riccarton and Restalrig

Service
66/X66
Service now Withdrawn

Seton Sands to South Gyle

Current Terminus

Recent Terminus

Terminus Pre-2008

Old Route

In 1989 (and other years?) Services 66/X66 operated between Seton Sands and Charlotte Square.

In 1991 (and other years?) Services X66 operated between Seton Sands and South Gyle

Service
67

St Andrew Square to Pentlands Science Park

Current Terminus

Recent Terminus

Terminus Pre-2008

Central St Andrew Square

Route from Sep 14, 2009

South Pentlands
Science Park

Central Hanover Street

Route to Sep 13, 2009

Recent Years

The bus stop has been located at several different points around St Andrew Square, changing from time to time to accommodate road works. I believe that at different times over the past few years it has been located on the North, South, East and West sides of the square!

Old Route

In 2005 (and other years?) Service 67 operated between Seton Sands and Charlotte Sq.

Service
69

Portobello to Duddingston Crossroads

Current Terminus

Recent Terminus

Terminus Pre-2008

North Portobello

Route from Feb 15, 2009

South Duddingston Crossroads

Route from Feb 15, 2009

West Lady Nairne

Route to Feb 14, 2009

East Fort Kinnaird

Route to Feb 14, 2009

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Recent Years

The name of the terminus at the west end of Service 69 above was changed from Lady Nairne to Portobello in the 2009 timetable, but this was only a name change. This end of the route did not, in fact, change at all

Old Route

In 1988 (and other years?) the Service 69 termini were Clermiston and Craigour Drive.

Service
71
Service now Withdrawn

St Andrew Square to Colinton

Current Terminus

Recent Terminus

Terminus Pre-2008

Old Route

In 1988 (and other years?) Service 71 was a limited stop service with termini at St Andrew Square and Colinton.
Details for this service were included in the 16 timetable.

Service
77
Service now Withdrawn

Penicuik Centre to St Andrew Square

Current Terminus

Recent Terminus

Terminus Pre-2008

Old Route

In 1989 (and other years?) Service 77 ran from Penicuik Centre to Charlotte Square.
This service ran on weekdays with just one bus per day from Penicuik Centre and one per day from Charlotte Square. Times were given in the timetable for Service 87.

Service
81
Service now Withdrawn

Penicuik Deanburn to Charlotte Sq. or Crewe Toll

Current Terminus

Recent Terminus

Terminus Pre-2008

Old Route

In 1990 (and other years?) Service 81 ran from Penicuik Deanburn to Charlotte Square or Crewe Toll.

Service
81A
Service now Withdrawn

Penicuik Centre to St Andrew Square

Current Terminus

Recent Terminus

Terminus Pre-2008

Old Route

In 1990 (and other years?) Service 81A ran from Penicuik Centre to St Andrew Square.

Service
82
Service now Withdrawn

Rosewell to East Craigs

Current Terminus

Recent Terminus

Terminus Pre-2008

Old Route

In 1990 (and other years?) Service 82 ran from Rosewell to East Craigs.

Service
82A
Service now Withdrawn

Rosewell to East Craigs

Current Terminus

Recent Terminus

Terminus Pre-2008

Old Route

In 1990 (and other years?) Service 82A ran from Rosewell to Muirhouse

Service
87
Service now Withdrawn

Seafield to Penicuik Eastfield Farm Road

Current Terminus

Recent Terminus

Terminus Pre-2008

Old Route

In 1989 and 1992 (and other years?) Service 87 ran from Seafield to Penicuik Eastfield Farm Road

Service
100

"Airlink"

City Centre (Waverley) to Edinburgh Airport

Current Terminus

Recent Terminus

Terminus Pre-2008

Central City Centre

West Edinburgh Airport

Recent Years

Liveries

The livery for buses on the Airlink route (Service 100) is predominantly dark blue. The colour of the previous buses on that service was light blue.

Free WiFi

Since March 2010, Free On-Board WiFi has been available on the Airlink services.

Service
113

Western General Hospital to Easter Pencaitland

Current Terminus

Recent Terminus

Terminus Pre-2008

Central Western General Hospital

Route from Jin 11, 2012

East Easter Pencaitland

Route from Jin 11, 2012

Recent Years

Service 113 is operated by East Lothian Buses, a subsidiary of Lothian Buses.

This is the only route that has ever been operated by East Lothian Buses.

Bus Terminus Photos

Notes about this Page

Normal Services

Lothian Buses - Routes 1 to 100

East Lothian Buses - Route 113

To find thumbnail images of buses at the termini for each service, please:

(a) click on the route from the list above OR

(b) scroll down this page.

Recent Years: I'm attempting to keep the information up to date for the years 2008 to date.

Old Routes: The details that I've given for 'Old Routes' are very sketchy, and incomplete. i.e. just a few details from some of the old timetables that I've managed to acquire, for dates before 2008

Night Buses

Tour Buses

Special Services

Please click on one of these three links to see bus terminus photos for:

Other Bus Services

I've only just begun to add photos to the three sections above. I intend to add more photos later.

Part Routes

Also listed below are 'Part Route termini'. I plan to photograph those that are used most frequently, e.g. for all Sunday services, but not the remainder.

Many are used only very occasionally, perhaps for one or two buses per day in the early mornings.

Larger Pictures Available

After looking at any of the photos below, you might like to try clicking on some of the 'Enlarge this picture' links. They should take you to larger copies of the photos, i.e. 1024 pixels (rather than 640 pixels) for the longest side.

Bus Terminus Photos

Background

'Lothian Buses'

formerly Lothian Region Transport

I thought it might be interesting to photograph all the Lothian Buses termini in 2007, then see how these places change over the years.

The bus routes now extend further from the city centre now than they did a few years ago, to places such as Tranent, Gorebridge, Penicuik and Balerno, often reaching the areas where the edges of the housing developments where the fields begin.

'Lothian Buses' operate flat fares. These offer very good value for some of the longer journeys. The fares now (April 1, 2009) are:

- £1.20 (70p child) for most single journeys on Lothian Buses.

- £3.00 for a ticket allows travel throughout the day on most Lothian Buses.

Map

At some stage I hope to add a map to the EdinPhoto web site, linked to some of the photos above. I have obtained permission to include such a map, but have no idea when I'm going to find the time needed to add it to the site.

Bus Liveries

The buses in the photos are in one of two liveries.

- The older buses are painted in the traditional 'madder and white' colours that have been used for many decades, or in the case of Route 15, a variation on this livery, red ('tomato soup' shade) and white.

- The newer, low-floor buses that now, in 2009, form most of the fleet, are in a new 'harlequin' livery, first introduced in the 1990s.

In recent years, some of these buses have been painted in variations of the harlequin livery, with different colour roofs and themes to give distinctive route branding to some of the routes.

This branding follows the theme of a pack of cards: Hearts, Clubs, Diamonds, Spades, Leader of the Pack, etc.

More Photos Later

I have now photographed almost all the Lothian Buses termini, but have not yet found the time to add to this page, when I can find the time to add them.

The photos on this page have been taken from March 2007 onwards. The locations of the termini listed above change from time to time. For details of Lothian Buses' services today, please see the Lothian Buses web site.

Peter Stubbs: December 23, 2010

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Bus Termini	Night Buses, Tours, Specials	Part Routes
Bus Liveries	Adverts on Buses	Transport Index
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