Bus N31 in Edinburgh links Burnbrae Avenue and West Maitland Street. The route is 16.9 km long with 46 stops, and the official schedule from Lothian Buses puts the full trip at about 28 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 | N31 |
| City | Edinburgh |
| Operator | Lothian Buses |
| Start → end | Burnbrae Avenue → West Maitland Street |
| End → start | West Maitland Street → Burnbrae Avenue |
| Route length | 16.9 km / 15.6 km in the opposite direction |
| Number of stops | 46 / 45 in the opposite direction |
| Travel time | about 28 minutes |
| Trips per day | 1 on weekdays, 3 on weekends one way |
| Frequency | — |
| First / last trip from «Burnbrae Avenue» | 01:03 / 01:03 |
| First / last trip from «West Maitland Street» | 00:20 / 00:20 |
| Fare | 2.40 £ (fare in effect since 22 February 2026) |
| Updated | August 22, 2026 |
Route of Bus N31
Outbound: Burnbrae Avenue → West Maitland Street
This direction has 46 stops and runs 16.9 km. The route passes Dalhousie Chesters, Laird and Dog, Malbet Park, Salisbury Place. Below is the full list with the distance from the first stop.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Burnbrae Avenue | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Dalhousie Chesters | 2.2 km | |
| 3 | Cockpen Place | 2.6 km | |
| 4 | Skeltiemuir Avenue | 2.9 km | |
| 5 | Hopefield Place | 3.1 km | |
| 6 | Hazel Drive | 3.4 km | |
| 7 | Dobbies Road | 3.6 km | |
| 8 | High Street | 3.9 km | |
| 9 | Park Road | 4.0 km | |
| 10 | Rockville Terrace | 4.2 km | |
| 11 | Broomieknowe Gardens | 4.4 km | |
| 12 | Elm Row | 5.1 km | |
| 13 | Laird and Dog | 5.3 km | |
| 14 | Lasswade Road | 5.8 km | |
| 15 | Haveral Wood | 6.4 km | |
| 16 | Gilmerton Station Road | 7.5 km | |
| 17 | West Edge Farm | 7.8 km | |
| 18 | Gilmerton Dykes Road | 8.1 km | |
| 19 | The Murrays | 8.3 km | |
| 20 | Gilmerton Dykes Street | 8.9 km | |
| 21 | Gracemount High School | 9.1 km | |
| 22 | Ellen’s Glen Road | 9.3 km | |
| 23 | Liberton Hospital | 9.6 km | |
| 24 | Malbet Park | 9.7 km | |
| 25 | Yewlands Gardens | 10.0 km | |
| 26 | Kirk Park | 10.3 km | |
| 27 | Mossgiel Walk | 10.7 km | |
| 28 | Gordon Terrace | 11.1 km | |
| 29 | Mid Liberton | 11.4 km | |
| 30 | Lady Road | 11.7 km | |
| 31 | Suffolk Road | 12.0 km | |
| 32 | East Savile Road | 12.3 km | |
| 33 | Mayfield Gardens | 12.6 km | |
| 34 | Minto Street | 12.8 km | |
| 35 | Salisbury Place | 12.9 km | |
| 36 | Newington Road | 13.2 km | |
| 37 | Bernard Terrace | 13.5 km | |
| 38 | St Patrick Square | 13.9 km | |
| 39 | Surgeons’ Hall | 14.2 km | |
| 40 | South Bridge | 14.6 km | |
| 41 | Princes Street (Waverley Steps) | 15.2 km | |
| 42 | Princes Street (Scott Mon.) | 15.4 km | |
| 43 | Princes Street (west) | 16.0 km | |
| 44 | Shandwick Place | 16.4 km | |
| 45 | Atholl Crescent | 16.7 km | |
| 46 | West Maitland Street | 16.9 km | Terminus |
Inbound: West Maitland Street → Burnbrae Avenue
This direction has 45 stops and runs 15.6 km. The route passes Shandwick Place, Mayfield Gardens, Liberton Hospital, Laird and Dog. Below is the full list with the distance from the first stop.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Maitland Street | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Shandwick Place | 0.5 km | |
| 3 | Princes Street (west) | 0.9 km | |
| 4 | Princes Street (Scott Mon.) | 1.5 km | |
| 5 | South Bridge | 2.4 km | |
| 6 | Surgeons’ Hall | 2.8 km | |
| 7 | St Patrick Square | 3.1 km | |
| 8 | Bernard Terrace | 3.4 km | |
| 9 | Newington Road | 3.6 km | |
| 10 | Salisbury Place | 3.8 km | |
| 11 | Minto Street | 4.1 km | |
| 12 | Mayfield Gardens | 4.4 km | |
| 13 | East Savile Road | 4.7 km | |
| 14 | Suffolk Road | 5.0 km | |
| 15 | Lady Road | 5.3 km | |
| 16 | Gordon Terrace | 5.8 km | |
| 17 | Mossgiel Walk | 6.2 km | |
| 18 | Kirk Park | 6.6 km | |
| 19 | Kirkgate | 6.8 km | |
| 20 | Yewlands Gardens | 7.0 km | |
| 21 | Malbet Park | 7.2 km | |
| 22 | Liberton Hospital | 7.5 km | |
| 23 | Ellen’s Glen Road | 7.6 km | |
| 24 | Gracemount High School | 7.9 km | |
| 25 | Gilmerton Dykes Street | 8.1 km | |
| 26 | The Murrays | 8.6 km | |
| 27 | Gilmerton Dykes Road | 8.9 km | |
| 28 | West Edge Farm | 9.3 km | |
| 29 | Gilmerton Station Rd | 15.6 km | |
| 30 | Wester Melville | 10.3 km | |
| 31 | Lasswade Road | 11.1 km | |
| 32 | Laird and Dog | 11.7 km | |
| 33 | Elm Row | 11.9 km | |
| 34 | Broomieknowe Gardens | 12.4 km | |
| 35 | Rockville Terrace | 12.7 km | |
| 36 | Park Road | 13.0 km | |
| 37 | Bonnyrigg Toll | 13.2 km | |
| 38 | Waverley Terrace | 13.5 km | |
| 39 | Wolsey Avenue | 13.7 km | |
| 40 | Bairds Way | 14.0 km | |
| 41 | Brixwold Bank | 14.2 km | |
| 42 | Burnbrae Road | 14.7 km | |
| 43 | Sawmill Terrace | 15.0 km | |
| 44 | Burnbrae Walk | 15.3 km | |
| 45 | Burnbrae Avenue | 15.6 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 «Burnbrae Avenue» | 01:03 — 01:03 | 01:03 — 03:40 |
| From «West Maitland Street» | 00:20 — 00:20 | 00:20 — 03:00 |
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 N31 cost?
2.40 £ for a single ride — fare in effect since 22 February 2026.
When do the first and last trips run?
From Burnbrae Avenue the first is at 01:03 and the last at 01:03. From West Maitland Street they are 00:20 and 00:20.
How long does the trip from Burnbrae Avenue to West Maitland Street take?
About 28 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.
How many stops does the route have?
46 outbound and 45 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.
Does bus N31 run on weekends?
Yes. On weekends and holidays there are 3 trips in one direction, running from Burnbrae Avenue between 01:03 and 03:40.
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)).