Bus 100 in Edinburgh links Waverley Bridge and Terminal. The route is 19.0 km long with 11 stops, and the official schedule from Lothian Buses puts the full trip at about 29 minutes. On a weekday it runs 143 trips in one direction, and 143 on a weekend day.
Route at a glance
| Mode | Bus |
|---|---|
| Route number | 100 |
| City | Edinburgh |
| Operator | Lothian Buses |
| Start → end | Waverley Bridge → Terminal |
| End → start | Terminal → Waverley Bridge |
| Route length | 19.0 km / 12.9 km in the opposite direction |
| Number of stops | 11 / 13 in the opposite direction |
| Travel time | about 29 minutes |
| Trips per day | 143 on weekdays, 143 on weekends one way |
| Frequency | peak 8–10 · midday 8–9 · weekend 8–10 |
| First / last trip from «Waverley Bridge» | 00:00 / 23:50 |
| First / last trip from «Terminal» | 00:00 / 23:50 |
| Fare | 2.40 £ (fare in effect since 22 February 2026) |
| Updated | August 22, 2026 |
Route of Bus 100
Outbound: Waverley Bridge → Terminal
This direction has 11 stops and runs 19.0 km. The route passes Shandwick Place, Wester Coates, Western Corner, Drum Brae South. Below is the full list with the distance from the first stop.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Waverley Bridge | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Shandwick Place | 1.1 km | |
| 3 | Haymarket Station | 2.0 km | |
| 4 | Wester Coates | 2.5 km | |
| 5 | Ormidale Terrace | 3.3 km | |
| 6 | Western Corner | 4.1 km | |
| 7 | Edinburgh Zoo | 5.1 km | |
| 8 | Drum Brae South | 6.6 km | |
| 9 | Maybury Road | 14.3 km | |
| 10 | Airport Hotel | 18.3 km | |
| 11 | Terminal | 19.0 km | Terminus |
Inbound: Terminal → Waverley Bridge
This direction has 13 stops and runs 12.9 km. The route passes Airport Hotel, Drum Brae South, Western Corner, Wester Coates. Below is the full list with the distance from the first stop.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Terminal | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Airport Hotel | 0.6 km | |
| 3 | Maybury Road | 4.3 km | |
| 4 | Drum Brae South | 5.5 km | |
| 5 | Edinburgh Zoo | 7.1 km | |
| 6 | Western Corner | 8.2 km | |
| 7 | Ormidale Terrace | 8.8 km | |
| 8 | Wester Coates | 9.6 km | |
| 9 | Haymarket Station | 10.2 km | |
| 10 | Shandwick Place | 11.0 km | |
| 11 | Princes Street (west) | 11.6 km | |
| 12 | Hanover Street | 12.1 km | |
| 13 | Waverley Bridge | 12.9 km | Terminus |
Schedule and frequency
According to the official schedule from Lothian Buses, the route runs 143 trips in one direction on a weekday, and 143 on a weekend day.
| Direction | Weekdays | Weekends and holidays |
|---|---|---|
| From «Waverley Bridge» | 00:00 — 23:50 | 00:00 — 23:50 |
| From «Terminal» | 00:00 — 23:50 | 00:00 — 23:50 |
Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 8–10 minutes, most often every 10; midday every 8–9 minutes; in the afternoon peak every 9–10; on weekends every 8–10 minutes.
Fare and payment
A single ride costs 2.40 £ — fare in effect since 22 February 2026. The same fare applies to Lothian buses in Edinburgh.
A single bus journey costs £2.40 and covers one journey only — it gives no transfer and is not valid on Edinburgh Trams. A City DAYticket is £6.00 and works on both bus and tram; contactless travel is capped at £5.70 a day.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a ride on bus 100 cost?
2.40 £ for a single ride — fare in effect since 22 February 2026.
When do the first and last trips run?
From Waverley Bridge the first is at 00:00 and the last at 23:50. From Terminal they are 00:00 and 23:50.
How long does the trip from Waverley Bridge to Terminal take?
About 29 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.
How many stops does the route have?
11 outbound and 13 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.
Does bus 100 run on weekends?
Yes. On weekends and holidays there are 143 trips in one direction, running from Waverley Bridge between 00:00 and 23:50.
Every route number with its termini, operating hours and travel time is collected in the Edinburgh buses overview.
Data current as of August 22, 2026. Schedule and termini — Lothian Buses. Fares — Lothian Buses. Stop list, schedule and route geometry come from the official GTFS feed (Bus Open Data Service (BODS)).