Bus N1 in Edinburgh links Leith Street and Clerwood Park. The route is 12.8 km long with 45 stops, and the official schedule from Lothian Buses puts the full trip at about 39 minutes. On a weekday it runs 1 trip in one direction, and 3 on a weekend day.
Route at a glance
| Mode | Bus |
|---|---|
| Route number | N1 |
| City | Edinburgh |
| Operator | Lothian Buses |
| Start → end | Leith Street → Clerwood Park |
| End → start | Clerwood Park → Leith Street |
| Route length | 12.8 km / 6.9 km in the opposite direction |
| Number of stops | 45 / 19 in the opposite direction |
| Travel time | about 39 minutes |
| Trips per day | 1 on weekdays, 3 on weekends one way |
| Frequency | — |
| First / last trip from «Leith Street» | 01:00 / 01:00 |
| First / last trip from «Clerwood Park» | None / None |
| Fare | 2.40 £ (fare in effect since 22 February 2026) |
| Updated | August 22, 2026 |
Route of Bus N1
Outbound: Leith Street → Clerwood Park
This direction has 45 stops and runs 12.8 km. The route passes Princes Street (Waverley Steps), Gorgie City Farm, Stenhouse Grove, Meadow Place Road. Below is the full list with the distance from the first stop.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leith Street | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Princes Street (Waverley Steps) | 0.4 km | |
| 3 | Princes Street (Scott Mon.) | 0.8 km | |
| 4 | Princes Street (west) | 1.3 km | |
| 5 | Lothian Road | 1.6 km | |
| 6 | Usher Hall | 1.9 km | |
| 7 | Port Hamilton | 2.4 km | |
| 8 | Gilmore Park | 2.6 km | |
| 9 | Fountain Park | 2.9 km | |
| 10 | Dundee Terrace | 3.1 km | |
| 11 | Henderson Terrace | 3.6 km | |
| 12 | Gorgie City Farm | 3.8 km | |
| 13 | Tynecastle | 4.0 km | |
| 14 | Stewart Terrace | 4.2 km | |
| 15 | Westfield Road | 4.5 km | |
| 16 | Westfield Avenue | 4.8 km | |
| 17 | Stevenson Grove | 5.1 km | |
| 18 | Balgreen Primary School | 5.5 km | |
| 19 | Whitson Crescent | 5.8 km | |
| 20 | Whitson Grove | 6.1 km | |
| 21 | Stenhouse Cross | 6.3 km | |
| 22 | Stenhouse Grove | 6.6 km | |
| 23 | Saughton Mains Street | 6.8 km | |
| 24 | Saughton Road North | 7.2 km | |
| 25 | Saughton Tram Stop | 7.5 km | |
| 26 | Broomhall Avenue | 7.7 km | |
| 27 | Broomfield Crescent | 7.9 km | |
| 28 | Castle Avenue | 8.2 km | |
| 29 | Orchardfield Avenue | 8.7 km | |
| 30 | Featherhall Avenue | 8.9 km | |
| 31 | Dunsmuir Court | 9.1 km | |
| 32 | Meadow Place Road | 9.4 km | |
| 33 | Templeland Road | 9.7 km | |
| 34 | Pearce Road | 10.0 km | |
| 35 | Drum Brae Gardens | 10.2 km | |
| 36 | Drum Brae Avenue | 10.5 km | |
| 37 | Duart Crescent | 10.7 km | |
| 38 | Drum Brae North | 10.9 km | |
| 39 | Drum Brae Drive | 11.1 km | |
| 40 | Hoseason Gardens | 11.3 km | |
| 41 | Drum Brae Hub | 11.5 km | |
| 42 | Clermiston View | 11.7 km | |
| 43 | Clermiston Crescent | 11.9 km | |
| 44 | Rannoch Road | 12.2 km | |
| 45 | Clerwood Park | 12.8 km | Terminus |
Inbound: Clerwood Park → Leith Street
This direction has 19 stops and runs 6.9 km. The route passes Station Road, Balgreen Road, Ormidale Terrace, Haymarket Station. Below is the full list with the distance from the first stop.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clerwood Park | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Station Road | 0.8 km | |
| 3 | Belgrave Road | 1.2 km | |
| 4 | Edinburgh Zoo | 1.6 km | |
| 5 | Pinkhill | 1.7 km | |
| 6 | Balgreen Road | 2.2 km | |
| 7 | Belmont Crescent | 2.4 km | |
| 8 | Western Corner | 2.7 km | |
| 9 | Murrayfield Road | 3.0 km | |
| 10 | Ormidale Terrace | 3.3 km | |
| 11 | Roseburn Gardens | 3.6 km | |
| 12 | Wester Coates | 4.0 km | |
| 13 | Magdala Crescent | 4.4 km | |
| 14 | Haymarket Station | 4.7 km | |
| 15 | West Maitland Street | 4.9 km | |
| 16 | Shandwick Place | 5.4 km | |
| 17 | Princes Street (west) | 5.9 km | |
| 18 | Princes Street (Scott Mon.) | 6.4 km | |
| 19 | Leith Street | 6.9 km | Terminus |
Schedule and frequency
According to the official schedule from Lothian Buses, the route runs 1 trip in one direction on a weekday, and 3 on a weekend day.
| Direction | Weekdays | Weekends and holidays |
|---|---|---|
| From «Leith Street» | 01:00 — 01:00 | 01:00 — 03:00 |
| From «Clerwood Park» | None — None | 02:37 — 03:37 |
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 N1 cost?
2.40 £ for a single ride — fare in effect since 22 February 2026.
When do the first and last trips run?
From Leith Street the first is at 01:00 and the last at 01:00. From Clerwood Park they are None and None.
How long does the trip from Leith Street to Clerwood Park take?
About 39 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.
How many stops does the route have?
45 outbound and 19 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.
Does bus N1 run on weekends?
Yes. On weekends and holidays there are 3 trips in one direction, running from Leith Street between 01:00 and 03:00.
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)).