Bus 17 in Edinburgh links Shrubhill and Terminal. The route is 21.1 km long with 63 stops, and the official schedule from Lothian Buses puts the full trip at about 49 minutes. On a weekday it runs 39 trips in one direction, and 39 on a weekend day.
Route at a glance
| Mode | Bus |
|---|---|
| Route number | 17 |
| City | Edinburgh |
| Operator | Lothian Buses |
| Start → end | Shrubhill → Terminal |
| End → start | Terminal → Shrubhill |
| Route length | 21.1 km / 18.2 km in the opposite direction |
| Number of stops | 63 / 56 in the opposite direction |
| Travel time | about 49 minutes |
| Trips per day | 39 on weekdays, 39 on weekends one way (36 on weekdays → Shrubhill) |
| Frequency | peak 30–35 · midday 30–32 · weekend 21–49 |
| First / last trip from «Shrubhill» | 02:57 / 23:13 |
| First / last trip from «Terminal» | 00:00 / 23:15 |
| Fare | 2.40 £ (fare in effect since 22 February 2026) |
| Updated | August 22, 2026 |
Route of Bus 17
Outbound: Shrubhill → Terminal
This direction has 63 stops and runs 21.1 km. The route passes Pilrig Street, Victoria Square, Muirhouse Avenue, Drum Brae Hub. Below is the full list with the distance from the first stop.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shrubhill | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Pilrig Street | 0.3 km | |
| 3 | Balfour Street | 0.6 km | |
| 4 | Foot of the Walk | 0.8 km | |
| 5 | Kirkgate Centre | 1.2 km | |
| 6 | St Anthony Street | 1.3 km | |
| 7 | Parliament Street | 1.6 km | |
| 8 | The Shore | 1.8 km | |
| 9 | Sandport Street | 2.0 km | |
| 10 | Victoria Quay | 2.2 km | |
| 11 | Commercial Street | 2.5 km | |
| 12 | North Leith Sands | 2.7 km | |
| 13 | Annfield | 3.2 km | |
| 14 | Fishmarket Square | 3.5 km | |
| 15 | Pier Place | 3.7 km | |
| 16 | Starbank Road | 4.1 km | |
| 17 | Victoria Square | 4.4 km | |
| 18 | St Columbas Hospice | 4.6 km | |
| 19 | Wardie Steps | 4.9 km | |
| 20 | Granton Breakwater | 5.2 km | |
| 21 | Granton Medway | 5.5 km | |
| 22 | Granton Park Avenue | 5.8 km | |
| 23 | Royston Mains Road | 6.1 km | |
| 24 | Royston Mains Street | 6.3 km | |
| 25 | Caroline Park Grove | 6.5 km | |
| 26 | Granton Mains East | 6.8 km | |
| 27 | Edinburgh College | 7.0 km | |
| 28 | Waterfront Gait | 7.2 km | |
| 29 | Pennywell Cottages | 7.4 km | |
| 30 | Craigroyston Community High School | 7.7 km | |
| 31 | Muirhouse Hub | 7.8 km | |
| 32 | Muirhouse Avenue | 8.1 km | |
| 33 | Craigroyston Health Centre | 8.4 km | |
| 34 | Drylaw Parish Church | 8.8 km | |
| 35 | Drylaw School | 9.1 km | |
| 36 | Drylaw Avenue | 9.4 km | |
| 37 | Forthview Terrace | 9.6 km | |
| 38 | Whitehall Court | 9.8 km | |
| 39 | Blackhall Library | 10.2 km | |
| 40 | Marchfield Terrace | 10.4 km | |
| 41 | Marchfield Park | 10.6 km | |
| 42 | Marchfield Park Lane | 10.8 km | |
| 43 | Hillpark Steps | 11.1 km | |
| 44 | Queensferry Road | 11.6 km | |
| 45 | Clermiston Road North | 12.0 km | |
| 46 | Clermiston Crescent | 12.3 km | |
| 47 | Drum Brae Hub | 12.7 km | |
| 48 | Drum Brae Drive | 13.1 km | |
| 49 | Drum Brae North | 13.3 km | |
| 50 | Duart Crescent | 13.5 km | |
| 51 | Drum Brae Park | 13.8 km | |
| 52 | Drum Brae Gardens | 13.9 km | |
| 53 | Templeland Road | 14.3 km | |
| 54 | Craigs Avenue | 14.8 km | |
| 55 | Craigs Gardens | 15.1 km | |
| 56 | North Gyle Road | 15.3 km | |
| 57 | Dechmont Road | 15.6 km | |
| 58 | Maybury Road | 15.8 km | |
| 59 | Gogarburn A8 | 17.6 km | |
| 60 | Gogarstone Road | 18.4 km | |
| 61 | Ingliston Park & Ride | 19.5 km | |
| 62 | Airport Hotel | 20.2 km | |
| 63 | Terminal | 21.1 km | Terminus |
Inbound: Terminal → Shrubhill
This direction has 56 stops and runs 18.2 km. The route passes Airport Hotel, Drum Brae North, Drylaw Avenue, Royston Mains Street. 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 | 0.7 km | |
| 3 | Eastfield Road | 1.1 km | |
| 4 | Gogarstone Road | 2.1 km | |
| 5 | Gogarburn A8 | 3.5 km | |
| 6 | Maybury Road | 4.6 km | |
| 7 | Dechmont Road | 5.0 km | |
| 8 | North Gyle Road | 5.3 km | |
| 9 | Craigs Avenue | 5.6 km | |
| 10 | Templeland Road | 6.0 km | |
| 11 | Pearce Road | 6.3 km | |
| 12 | Drum Brae Gardens | 6.5 km | |
| 13 | Drum Brae Avenue | 6.8 km | |
| 14 | Duart Crescent | 7.0 km | |
| 15 | Drum Brae North | 7.2 km | |
| 16 | Drum Brae Drive | 7.4 km | |
| 17 | Hoseason Gardens | 7.7 km | |
| 18 | Drum Brae Hub | 7.8 km | |
| 19 | Clermiston View | 8.0 km | |
| 20 | Clermiston Crescent | 8.2 km | |
| 21 | Clermiston Road North | 8.5 km | |
| 22 | Queensferry Road | 8.8 km | |
| 23 | Hillpark Steps | 9.3 km | |
| 24 | Marchfield Park Lane | 9.7 km | |
| 25 | Marchfield Park | 9.9 km | |
| 26 | Blackhall Library | 10.1 km | |
| 27 | Whitehall Court | 10.6 km | |
| 28 | Drylaw Avenue | 11.0 km | |
| 29 | Wester Drylaw Row | 11.2 km | |
| 30 | Drylaw School | 11.4 km | |
| 31 | Drylaw Parish Church | 11.7 km | |
| 32 | Craigroyston Health Centre | 12.1 km | |
| 33 | Muirhouse Avenue | 12.3 km | |
| 34 | Muirhouse Hub | 12.5 km | |
| 35 | Craigroyston Community High School | 12.8 km | |
| 36 | Pennywell Cottages | 13.1 km | |
| 37 | Waterfront Gait | 13.3 km | |
| 38 | Edinburgh College | 13.6 km | |
| 39 | Granton Mains East | 13.7 km | |
| 40 | Caroline Park Grove | 14.0 km | |
| 41 | Royston Mains Street | 14.2 km | |
| 42 | Royston Mains Road | 14.3 km | |
| 43 | Granton Park Avenue | 14.6 km | |
| 44 | Granton Square | 15.0 km | |
| 45 | Corinthian Quay | 15.2 km | |
| 46 | Granton Breakwater | 15.3 km | |
| 47 | Wardie Steps | 15.6 km | |
| 48 | St Columbas Hospice | 15.9 km | |
| 49 | Victoria Square | 16.1 km | |
| 50 | Starbank Road | 16.4 km | |
| 51 | Pier Place | 16.8 km | |
| 52 | Fishmarket Square | 17.0 km | |
| 53 | Annfield | 17.2 km | |
| 54 | North Leith Sands | 17.8 km | |
| 55 | Ocean Drive | 18.0 km | |
| 56 | Ocean Terminal | 18.2 km | Terminus |
Schedule and frequency
According to the official schedule from Lothian Buses, the route runs 39 trips in one direction on a weekday, and 39 on a weekend day.
| Direction | Weekdays | Weekends and holidays |
|---|---|---|
| From «Shrubhill» | 02:57 — 23:13 | 02:57 — 23:13 |
| From «Terminal» | 00:00 — 23:15 | 00:00 — 23:15 |
Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 30–35 minutes, most often every 30; midday every 30–32 minutes; in the afternoon peak every 27–35; on weekends every 21–49 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 17 cost?
2.40 £ for a single ride — fare in effect since 22 February 2026.
When do the first and last trips run?
From Shrubhill the first is at 02:57 and the last at 23:13. From Terminal they are 00:00 and 23:15.
How long does the trip from Shrubhill to Terminal take?
About 49 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.
How many stops does the route have?
63 outbound and 56 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.
Does bus 17 run on weekends?
Yes. On weekends and holidays there are 39 trips in one direction, running from Shrubhill between 02:57 and 23:13.
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)).