Bus 60 in Edinburgh links Torphichen Street and Holyrood Gait. The route is 3.9 km long with 14 stops, and the official schedule from Lothian Buses puts the full trip at about 20 minutes. On a weekday it runs 9 trips in one direction.
Route at a glance
| Mode | Bus |
|---|---|
| Route number | 60 |
| City | Edinburgh |
| Operator | Lothian Buses |
| Start → end | Torphichen Street → Holyrood Gait |
| End → start | Holyrood Gait → Torphichen Street |
| Route length | 3.9 km / 3.5 km in the opposite direction |
| Number of stops | 14 / 16 in the opposite direction |
| Travel time | about 20 minutes |
| Trips per day | 9 on weekdays one way |
| Frequency | peak 60 · midday 60 |
| First / last trip from «Torphichen Street» | 09:10 / 17:10 |
| First / last trip from «Holyrood Gait» | 08:35 / 16:35 |
| Fare | 2.40 £ (fare in effect since 22 February 2026) |
| Updated | August 22, 2026 |
Route of Bus 60
Outbound: Torphichen Street → Holyrood Gait
This direction has 14 stops and runs 3.9 km. The route passes Dewer Place, Glen Street, Potterrow, New Arthur Place. Below is the full list with the distance from the first stop.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Torphichen Street | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Dewer Place | 0.1 km | |
| 3 | Morrison Street | 0.4 km | |
| 4 | Bread Street | 0.6 km | |
| 5 | Glen Street | 0.9 km | |
| 6 | Lauriston Building | 1.3 km | |
| 7 | Bristo Place | 1.8 km | |
| 8 | Potterrow | 2.1 km | |
| 9 | Surgeons’ Hall | 2.7 km | |
| 10 | West Richmond Street | 3.0 km | |
| 11 | New Arthur Place | 3.2 km | |
| 12 | Viewcraig Gardens | 3.5 km | |
| 13 | Viewcraig Street | 3.7 km | |
| 14 | Holyrood Gait | 3.9 km | Terminus |
Inbound: Holyrood Gait → Torphichen Street
This direction has 16 stops and runs 3.5 km. The route passes Viewcraig Street, West Richmond Street, Lauriston Place, Lauriston Street. Below is the full list with the distance from the first stop.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Holyrood Gait | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Viewcraig Street | 0.1 km | |
| 3 | Viewcraig Gardens | 0.4 km | |
| 4 | New Arthur Place | 0.7 km | |
| 5 | West Richmond Street | 0.9 km | |
| 6 | Surgeons’ Hall | 1.2 km | |
| 7 | Bristo Square | 1.5 km | |
| 8 | Lauriston Place | 1.7 km | |
| 9 | Lauriston Building | 1.9 km | |
| 10 | Chalmers Street | 2.1 km | |
| 11 | Lauriston Street | 2.4 km | |
| 12 | East Fountainbridge | 2.5 km | |
| 13 | Semple Street | 2.8 km | |
| 14 | Morrison Street | 2.9 km | |
| 15 | Grove Street | 3.2 km | |
| 16 | West Maitland Street | 3.5 km | Terminus |
Schedule and frequency
According to the official schedule from Lothian Buses, the route runs 9 trips in one direction on a weekday.
| Direction | Weekdays | Weekends and holidays |
|---|---|---|
| From «Torphichen Street» | 09:10 — 17:10 | — — — |
| From «Holyrood Gait» | 08:35 — 16:35 | — — — |
Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 60 minutes; midday every 60 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 60 cost?
2.40 £ for a single ride — fare in effect since 22 February 2026.
When do the first and last trips run?
From Torphichen Street the first is at 09:10 and the last at 17:10. From Holyrood Gait they are 08:35 and 16:35.
How long does the trip from Torphichen Street to Holyrood Gait take?
About 20 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.
How many stops does the route have?
14 outbound and 16 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.
Does bus 60 run on weekends?
Yes, the route runs every day, with a separate weekend schedule.
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)).