Bus N44 in Edinburgh links Leith Street and Cockburn Crescent. The route is 15.4 km long with 53 stops, and the official schedule from Lothian Buses puts the full trip at about 34 minutes. On a weekday it runs 2 trips in one direction, and 3 on a weekend day.
Route at a glance
| Mode | Bus |
|---|---|
| Route number | N44 |
| City | Edinburgh |
| Operator | Lothian Buses |
| Start → end | Leith Street → Cockburn Crescent |
| End → start | Cockburn Crescent → Leith Street |
| Route length | 15.4 km / 14.0 km in the opposite direction |
| Number of stops | 53 / 47 in the opposite direction |
| Travel time | about 34 minutes |
| Trips per day | 2 on weekdays, 3 on weekends one way |
| Frequency | — |
| First / last trip from «Leith Street» | 00:30 / 01:35 |
| First / last trip from «Cockburn Crescent» | 01:07 / 02:09 |
| Fare | 2.40 £ (fare in effect since 22 February 2026) |
| Updated | August 22, 2026 |
Route of Bus N44
Outbound: Leith Street → Cockburn Crescent
This direction has 53 stops and runs 15.4 km. The route passes Princes Street (Waverley Steps), Hermand Street, Hailes Grove, Easter Currie. 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 | Shandwick Place | 1.7 km | |
| 6 | Atholl Crescent | 2.0 km | |
| 7 | Haymarket Station | 2.5 km | |
| 8 | Caledonian Village | 2.9 km | |
| 9 | Dalry Primary School | 3.0 km | |
| 10 | Murieston Crescent | 3.3 km | |
| 11 | Springwell House | 3.4 km | |
| 12 | St Michaels Church | 3.7 km | |
| 13 | Shandon Place | 4.0 km | |
| 14 | Hermand Street | 4.2 km | |
| 15 | Hutchison Crossway | 4.6 km | |
| 16 | Hutchison Place | 4.8 km | |
| 17 | Slateford Station | 5.1 km | |
| 18 | Allan Park Road | 5.4 km | |
| 19 | Water of Leith Centre | 5.6 km | |
| 20 | Slateford House | 5.8 km | |
| 21 | Redhall View | 6.2 km | |
| 22 | Dovecot Grove | 6.5 km | |
| 23 | Kingsknowe Park | 6.8 km | |
| 24 | Dovecot Park | 7.0 km | |
| 25 | Kingsknowe Road South | 7.2 km | |
| 26 | Hailes Grove | 7.4 km | |
| 27 | Spylaw Bank Road | 7.7 km | |
| 28 | Spylaw Park | 7.9 km | |
| 29 | Muirend Avenue | 8.2 km | |
| 30 | Foulis Crescent | 8.5 km | |
| 31 | Juniper Green Kirk | 8.7 km | |
| 32 | Woodhall Drive | 8.9 km | |
| 33 | Baberton Avenue | 9.0 km | |
| 34 | Juniper Avenue | 9.3 km | |
| 35 | Muir Wood Road | 9.7 km | |
| 36 | Nether Currie | 10.0 km | |
| 37 | Bryce Road | 10.3 km | |
| 38 | Easter Currie | 10.5 km | |
| 39 | Currie Library | 10.8 km | |
| 40 | Pentland View Court | 11.0 km | |
| 41 | Dolphin Avenue | 11.2 km | |
| 42 | Kinauld House | 11.6 km | |
| 43 | Stewart Road | 11.8 km | |
| 44 | Newmills Road | 12.2 km | |
| 45 | Lanark Road West | 12.8 km | |
| 46 | Balerno High School | 13.0 km | |
| 47 | Lovedale Road | 13.4 km | |
| 48 | Clayhills Grove | 13.8 km | |
| 49 | Crosswood Crescent | 14.2 km | |
| 50 | Highlea Circle | 14.6 km | |
| 51 | Whitlea Road | 14.9 km | |
| 52 | Greenfield Crescent | 15.0 km | |
| 53 | Cockburn Crescent | 15.4 km | Terminus |
Inbound: Cockburn Crescent → Leith Street
This direction has 47 stops and runs 14.0 km. The route passes Marchbank Drive, Easter Currie Court, Spylaw Bank Road, Hutchison Crossway. Below is the full list with the distance from the first stop.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cockburn Crescent | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Marchbank Drive | 0.4 km | |
| 3 | Balerno Main Street | 0.8 km | |
| 4 | Bavelaw Gardens | 0.9 km | |
| 5 | Balerno High School | 1.2 km | |
| 6 | Lanark Road West | 1.5 km | |
| 7 | Newmills Road | 2.1 km | |
| 8 | Stewart Road | 2.6 km | |
| 9 | Kinauld House | 2.8 km | |
| 10 | Dolphin Avenue | 3.1 km | |
| 11 | Pentland View Court | 3.4 km | |
| 12 | Currie Library | 3.6 km | |
| 13 | Easter Currie Court | 3.8 km | |
| 14 | Bryce Road | 4.0 km | |
| 15 | Nether Currie | 4.3 km | |
| 16 | Muir Wood Road | 4.6 km | |
| 17 | Juniper Avenue | 5.0 km | |
| 18 | Juniperlee | 5.1 km | |
| 19 | Baberton Avenue | 5.3 km | |
| 20 | Juniper Green Kirk | 5.6 km | |
| 21 | Foulis Crescent | 5.9 km | |
| 22 | Muirend Avenue | 6.0 km | |
| 23 | Spylaw Park | 6.3 km | |
| 24 | Spylaw Bank Road | 6.6 km | |
| 25 | Hailes Grove | 7.0 km | |
| 26 | Kingsknowe Road South | 7.1 km | |
| 27 | Dovecot Park | 7.3 km | |
| 28 | Kingsknowe Park | 7.6 km | |
| 29 | Dovecot Grove | 7.8 km | |
| 30 | Redhall View | 8.1 km | |
| 31 | Water of Leith Centre | 8.6 km | |
| 32 | Allan Park Road | 8.8 km | |
| 33 | Slateford Station | 9.2 km | |
| 34 | Hutchison Place | 9.3 km | |
| 35 | Hutchison Crossway | 9.5 km | |
| 36 | Moat Drive | 9.9 km | |
| 37 | Shandon Place | 10.4 km | |
| 38 | St Michaels Church | 10.6 km | |
| 39 | Springwell House | 10.8 km | |
| 40 | Murieston Crescent | 11.0 km | |
| 41 | Dalry Primary School | 11.2 km | |
| 42 | Caledonian Village | 11.6 km | |
| 43 | Haymarket Station | 11.8 km | |
| 44 | Shandwick Place | 12.5 km | |
| 45 | Princes Street (west) | 13.1 km | |
| 46 | Princes Street (Scott Mon.) | 13.5 km | |
| 47 | Leith Street | 14.0 km | Terminus |
Schedule and frequency
According to the official schedule from Lothian Buses, the route runs 2 trips in one direction on a weekday, and 3 on a weekend day.
| Direction | Weekdays | Weekends and holidays |
|---|---|---|
| From «Leith Street» | 00:30 — 01:35 | 00:30 — 03:15 |
| From «Cockburn Crescent» | 01:07 — 02:09 | 01:07 — 03:49 |
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 N44 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 00:30 and the last at 01:35. From Cockburn Crescent they are 01:07 and 02:09.
How long does the trip from Leith Street to Cockburn Crescent take?
About 34 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.
How many stops does the route have?
53 outbound and 47 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.
Does bus N44 run on weekends?
Yes. On weekends and holidays there are 3 trips in one direction, running from Leith Street between 00:30 and 03:15.
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)).