Bus 43 in Edinburgh links St Andrew’s House and Scotstoun Terminus. The route is 20.4 km long with 56 stops, and the official schedule from Lothian Buses puts the full trip at about 59 minutes. On a weekday it runs 49 trips in one direction, and 40 on a weekend day.
Route at a glance
| Mode | Bus |
|---|---|
| Route number | 43 |
| City | Edinburgh |
| Operator | Lothian Buses |
| Start → end | St Andrew’s House → Scotstoun Terminus |
| End → start | Scotstoun Terminus → St Andrew’s House |
| Route length | 20.4 km / 20.4 km in the opposite direction |
| Number of stops | 56 / 54 in the opposite direction |
| Travel time | about 59 minutes |
| Trips per day | 49 on weekdays, 40 on weekends one way |
| Frequency | peak 20–35 · midday 18–20 · weekend 20–40 |
| First / last trip from «St Andrew’s House» | 06:12 / 23:30 |
| First / last trip from «Scotstoun Terminus» | 05:13 / 22:30 |
| Fare | 2.40 £ (fare in effect since 22 February 2026) |
| Updated | August 22, 2026 |
Route of Bus 43
Outbound: St Andrew’s House → Scotstoun Terminus
This direction has 56 stops and runs 20.4 km. The route passes St Andrew’s House, Maidencraig Crescent, Barnton Junction, Burgess Road. Below is the full list with the distance from the first stop.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St Andrew’s House | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | St Andrew’s House | 0.0 km | |
| 3 | Waterloo Place | 0.2 km | |
| 4 | Princes Street (Waverley Steps) | 0.5 km | |
| 5 | Princes Street (west) | 1.2 km | |
| 6 | Queensferry Street | 1.7 km | |
| 7 | Drumsheugh Place | 1.9 km | |
| 8 | Dean Bridge | 2.3 km | |
| 9 | Learmonth Terrace | 2.6 km | |
| 10 | Stewart’s Melville | 2.9 km | |
| 11 | Queensferry Terrace | 3.2 km | |
| 12 | Orchard Road | 3.6 km | |
| 13 | Craigleith Drive | 3.9 km | |
| 14 | Craigleith Road | 4.2 km | |
| 15 | Maidencraig Crescent | 4.5 km | |
| 16 | St Columba’s Church | 4.8 km | |
| 17 | Columba Avenue | 5.0 km | |
| 18 | Telford Road | 5.1 km | |
| 19 | Blackhall Library | 5.5 km | |
| 20 | Marchfield Terrace | 5.7 km | |
| 21 | Marchfield Park | 5.9 km | |
| 22 | Marchfield Park Lane | 6.0 km | |
| 23 | Hillpark Steps | 6.4 km | |
| 24 | Clermiston Drive | 6.9 km | |
| 25 | Parkgrove Street | 7.3 km | |
| 26 | Parkgrove Road | 7.6 km | |
| 27 | Drum Brae North | 7.9 km | |
| 28 | Barnton Junction | 8.1 km | |
| 29 | Cammo Crescent | 8.5 km | |
| 30 | Braehead Avenue | 8.9 km | |
| 31 | Cramond Bridge | 9.3 km | |
| 32 | Craigiehall | 9.7 km | |
| 33 | Burnshot Flyover | 10.3 km | |
| 34 | Barnbougle Gate Lodge | 11.8 km | |
| 35 | Easter Dalmeny | 12.9 km | |
| 36 | Village Hall | 13.6 km | |
| 37 | Bankhead Cottages | 14.1 km | |
| 38 | Railway Station | 14.4 km | |
| 39 | Ashburnham Road | 14.8 km | |
| 40 | Queen Margaret Drive | 15.0 km | |
| 41 | Burgess Road | 15.3 km | |
| 42 | The Loan | 15.6 km | |
| 43 | Queensferry Police Station | 15.8 km | |
| 44 | Walker Drive | 16.4 km | |
| 45 | Springfield View | 16.7 km | |
| 46 | Springfield Crescent | 16.9 km | |
| 47 | Echline Corner | 17.3 km | |
| 48 | Echline Park | 17.9 km | |
| 49 | Long Crook | 18.1 km | |
| 50 | Ferrymuir Retail Park | 18.9 km | |
| 51 | Ferrymuir Retail Park | 19.1 km | |
| 52 | Moubray Grove | 19.5 km | |
| 53 | Atheling Grove | 19.7 km | |
| 54 | Provost Milne Grove | 20.0 km | |
| 55 | Sommerville Gardens | 20.1 km | |
| 56 | Scotstoun Terminus | 20.4 km | Terminus |
Inbound: Scotstoun Terminus → St Andrew’s House
This direction has 54 stops and runs 20.4 km. The route passes Sommerville Gardens, The Loan, Cammo Crescent, Maidencraig Crescent. Below is the full list with the distance from the first stop.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scotstoun Terminus | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Sommerville Gardens | 0.2 km | |
| 3 | Provost Milne Grove | 0.4 km | |
| 4 | Atheling Grove | 0.6 km | |
| 5 | Moubray Grove | 0.8 km | |
| 6 | Ferrymuir Retail Park | 1.3 km | |
| 7 | Ferrymuir Retail Park | 1.5 km | |
| 8 | Long Crook | 2.2 km | |
| 9 | Echline Park | 2.5 km | |
| 10 | Echline Corner | 3.1 km | |
| 11 | Springfield Crescent | 3.5 km | |
| 12 | Springfield View | 3.8 km | |
| 13 | Walker Drive | 4.0 km | |
| 14 | Queensferry Police Station | 4.5 km | |
| 15 | The Loan | 4.6 km | |
| 16 | Burgess Road | 5.0 km | |
| 17 | Queen Margaret Drive | 5.4 km | |
| 18 | Ashburnham Road | 5.6 km | |
| 19 | Railway Station | 5.9 km | |
| 20 | Bankhead Cottages | 6.3 km | |
| 21 | Village Hall | 6.8 km | |
| 22 | Easter Dalmeny | 7.6 km | |
| 23 | Barnbougle Gate Lodge | 8.6 km | |
| 24 | Burnshot Flyover | 10.2 km | |
| 25 | Craigiehall | 10.8 km | |
| 26 | Cramond Brig | 11.1 km | |
| 27 | Braehead Avenue | 11.6 km | |
| 28 | Cammo Crescent | 11.9 km | |
| 29 | Barnton Junction | 12.2 km | |
| 30 | Drum Brae North | 12.5 km | |
| 31 | Parkgrove Road | 12.8 km | |
| 32 | Parkgrove Street | 13.1 km | |
| 33 | Clermiston Drive | 13.5 km | |
| 34 | Hillpark Steps | 14.0 km | |
| 35 | Marchfield Park Lane | 14.4 km | |
| 36 | Marchfield Park | 14.6 km | |
| 37 | Blackhall Library | 14.8 km | |
| 38 | Telford Road | 15.3 km | |
| 39 | Columba Avenue | 15.5 km | |
| 40 | St Columba’s Church | 15.7 km | |
| 41 | Maidencraig Crescent | 15.9 km | |
| 42 | Craigleith Road | 16.2 km | |
| 43 | Craigleith Drive | 16.4 km | |
| 44 | Orchard Road | 16.9 km | |
| 45 | Queensferry Terrace | 17.2 km | |
| 46 | Stewart’s Melville | 17.4 km | |
| 47 | Learmonth Terrace | 17.8 km | |
| 48 | Dean Bridge | 18.1 km | |
| 49 | Drumsheugh Place | 18.5 km | |
| 50 | Queensferry Street | 18.7 km | |
| 51 | Princes Street (west) | 19.3 km | |
| 52 | Princes Street (Scott Mon.) | 19.7 km | |
| 53 | Waterloo Place | 20.1 km | |
| 54 | St Andrew’s House | 20.4 km | Terminus |
Schedule and frequency
According to the official schedule from Lothian Buses, the route runs 49 trips in one direction on a weekday, and 40 on a weekend day.
| Direction | Weekdays | Weekends and holidays |
|---|---|---|
| From «St Andrew’s House» | 06:12 — 23:30 | 07:25 — 23:30 |
| From «Scotstoun Terminus» | 05:13 — 22:30 | 06:24 — 22:30 |
Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 20–35 minutes, most often every 21; midday every 18–20 minutes; in the afternoon peak every 15–20; on weekends every 20–40 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 43 cost?
2.40 £ for a single ride — fare in effect since 22 February 2026.
When do the first and last trips run?
From St Andrew’s House the first is at 06:12 and the last at 23:30. From Scotstoun Terminus they are 05:13 and 22:30.
How long does the trip from St Andrew’s House to Scotstoun Terminus take?
About 59 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.
How many stops does the route have?
56 outbound and 54 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.
Does bus 43 run on weekends?
Yes. On weekends and holidays there are 40 trips in one direction, running from St Andrew’s House between 07:25 and 23:30.
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)).