Bus 70 in Edinburgh links Hermiston Park & Ride and Gyle Centre. The route is 17.0 km long with 29 stops, and the official schedule from Lothian Buses puts the full trip at about 30 minutes. On a weekday it runs 17 trips in one direction, and 15 on a weekend day.
Route at a glance
| Mode | Bus |
|---|---|
| Route number | 70 |
| City | Edinburgh |
| Operator | Lothian Buses |
| Start → end | Hermiston Park & Ride → Gyle Centre |
| End → start | Gyle Centre → Hermiston Park & Ride |
| Route length | 17.0 km / 15.5 km in the opposite direction |
| Number of stops | 29 / 29 in the opposite direction |
| Travel time | about 30 minutes |
| Trips per day | 17 on weekdays, 15 on weekends one way |
| Frequency | peak 60–72 · midday 60 · weekend 60–70 |
| First / last trip from «Hermiston Park & Ride» | 06:00 / 22:40 |
| First / last trip from «Gyle Centre» | 06:28 / 23:20 |
| Fare | 2.40 £ (fare in effect since 22 February 2026) |
| Updated | August 22, 2026 |
Route of Bus 70
Outbound: Hermiston Park & Ride → Gyle Centre
This direction has 29 stops and runs 17.0 km. The route passes Hermiston Walk, Hallcroft Rise, Hillend, Station Road. Below is the full list with the distance from the first stop.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hermiston Park & Ride | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Hermiston Walk | 0.6 km | |
| 3 | Addistoun House | 2.8 km | |
| 4 | Dalmahoy Road | 5.4 km | |
| 5 | North Street | 5.5 km | |
| 6 | Craigpark Avenue | 5.8 km | |
| 7 | Wilkieston Road | 6.0 km | |
| 8 | Hallcroft Rise | 6.2 km | |
| 9 | Hallcroft Park | 6.4 km | |
| 10 | Wilkieston Road | 6.0 km | |
| 11 | Craigpark Avenue | 5.8 km | |
| 12 | North Street | 5.5 km | |
| 13 | Canal Centre | 7.5 km | |
| 14 | Hillend | 8.4 km | |
| 15 | Norton House Hotel | 9.1 km | |
| 16 | Queen Anne Drive | 10.0 km | |
| 17 | Hillwood Road | 10.1 km | |
| 18 | Lochend Road | 10.6 km | |
| 19 | Lochend Road | 11.3 km | |
| 20 | Station Road | 11.8 km | |
| 21 | Ingliston Showground | 12.8 km | |
| 22 | Ingliston Road | 13.3 km | |
| 23 | Airport Junction | 13.7 km | |
| 24 | Gogarstone Road | 14.3 km | |
| 25 | Gogarburn A8 | 15.6 km | |
| 26 | Gogar Roundabout | 15.9 km | |
| 27 | Gyle Roundabout | 16.5 km | |
| 28 | Gyle Centre | 16.9 km | |
| 29 | Gyle Centre | 17.0 km | Terminus |
Inbound: Gyle Centre → Hermiston Park & Ride
This direction has 29 stops and runs 15.5 km. The route passes Gyle Roundabout, Ingliston Showground, Hillend, Hallcroft Park. Below is the full list with the distance from the first stop.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gyle Centre | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Gyle Roundabout | 0.4 km | |
| 3 | Gogar Roundabout | 0.9 km | |
| 4 | Gogarburn A8 | 1.8 km | |
| 5 | Gogarstone Road | 2.6 km | |
| 6 | Airport Junction | 3.0 km | |
| 7 | Ingliston Road | 3.6 km | |
| 8 | Ingliston Showground | 4.0 km | |
| 9 | Station Road | 5.0 km | |
| 10 | Hillwood Road | 5.2 km | |
| 11 | Queen Anne Drive | 5.3 km | |
| 12 | Harvest Drive | 5.8 km | |
| 13 | Norton House Hotel | 6.3 km | |
| 14 | Hillend | 7.0 km | |
| 15 | Canal Centre | 7.8 km | |
| 16 | North Street | 8.1 km | |
| 17 | Craigpark Avenue | 8.4 km | |
| 18 | Wilkieston Road | 8.6 km | |
| 19 | Hallcroft Rise | 8.8 km | |
| 20 | Hallcroft Park | 9.0 km | |
| 21 | Wilkieston Road | 8.7 km | |
| 22 | Craigpark Avenue | 8.4 km | |
| 23 | North Street | 8.2 km | |
| 24 | Dalmahoy Road | 10.0 km | |
| 25 | Dalmahoy | 11.6 km | |
| 26 | Addistoun House | 12.5 km | |
| 27 | Hermiston Walk | 14.9 km | |
| 28 | Hermiston Roundabout | 15.2 km | |
| 29 | Hermiston Park & Ride | 15.5 km | Terminus |
Schedule and frequency
According to the official schedule from Lothian Buses, the route runs 17 trips in one direction on a weekday, and 15 on a weekend day.
| Direction | Weekdays | Weekends and holidays |
|---|---|---|
| From «Hermiston Park & Ride» | 06:00 — 22:40 | 08:07 — 22:46 |
| From «Gyle Centre» | 06:28 — 23:20 | 08:39 — 23:20 |
Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 60–72 minutes, most often every 60; midday every 60 minutes; in the afternoon peak every 53–65; on weekends every 60–70 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 70 cost?
2.40 £ for a single ride — fare in effect since 22 February 2026.
When do the first and last trips run?
From Hermiston Park & Ride the first is at 06:00 and the last at 22:40. From Gyle Centre they are 06:28 and 23:20.
How long does the trip from Hermiston Park & Ride to Gyle Centre take?
About 30 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.
How many stops does the route have?
29 outbound and 29 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.
Does bus 70 run on weekends?
Yes. On weekends and holidays there are 15 trips in one direction, running from Hermiston Park & Ride between 08:07 and 22:46.
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)).