{"id":4589,"date":"2026-08-23T09:50:43","date_gmt":"2026-08-23T08:50:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edinburgh-future.com\/bus-x4-edinburgh"},"modified":"2026-08-23T09:50:52","modified_gmt":"2026-08-23T08:50:52","slug":"bus-x4-edinburgh","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edinburgh-future.com\/en\/bus-x4-edinburgh","title":{"rendered":"Edinburgh Bus X4"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Bus X4 in Edinburgh links Somers Park and Atholl Crescent. The route is 24.8 km long with 46 stops, and the official schedule from Lothian Buses puts the full trip at about 58 minutes. On a weekday it runs 35 trips in one direction, and 24 on a weekend day.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.edinburgh-future.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2026\/08\/top-transport_bus-x4-edinburgh-v1-map.jpg\" alt=\"Route map of bus X4 in Edinburgh: Somers Park to Atholl Crescent\" width=\"1200\" height=\"780\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_68_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a8b6360017c0\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" 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href=\"https:\/\/edinburgh-future.com\/en\/bus-x4-edinburgh\/#Route_of_Bus_X4\" title=\"Route of Bus X4\">Route of Bus X4<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edinburgh-future.com\/en\/bus-x4-edinburgh\/#Outbound_Somers_Park_%E2%86%92_Atholl_Crescent\" title=\"Outbound: Somers Park \u2192 Atholl Crescent\">Outbound: Somers Park \u2192 Atholl Crescent<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edinburgh-future.com\/en\/bus-x4-edinburgh\/#Inbound_Atholl_Crescent_%E2%86%92_Somers_Park\" title=\"Inbound: Atholl Crescent \u2192 Somers Park\">Inbound: Atholl Crescent \u2192 Somers Park<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edinburgh-future.com\/en\/bus-x4-edinburgh\/#Schedule_and_frequency\" title=\"Schedule and frequency\">Schedule and frequency<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edinburgh-future.com\/en\/bus-x4-edinburgh\/#Fare_and_payment\" title=\"Fare and payment\">Fare and payment<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/edinburgh-future.com\/en\/bus-x4-edinburgh\/#Frequently_asked_questions\" title=\"Frequently asked questions\">Frequently asked questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/edinburgh-future.com\/en\/bus-x4-edinburgh\/#How_much_does_a_ride_on_bus_X4_cost\" title=\"How much does a ride on bus X4 cost?\">How much does a ride on bus X4 cost?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/edinburgh-future.com\/en\/bus-x4-edinburgh\/#When_do_the_first_and_last_trips_run\" title=\"When do the first and last trips run?\">When do the first and last trips run?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/edinburgh-future.com\/en\/bus-x4-edinburgh\/#How_long_does_the_trip_from_Somers_Park_to_Atholl_Crescent_take\" title=\"How long does the trip from Somers Park to Atholl Crescent take?\">How long does the trip from Somers Park to Atholl Crescent take?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/edinburgh-future.com\/en\/bus-x4-edinburgh\/#How_many_stops_does_the_route_have\" title=\"How many stops does the route have?\">How many stops does the route have?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/edinburgh-future.com\/en\/bus-x4-edinburgh\/#Does_bus_X4_run_on_weekends\" title=\"Does bus X4 run on weekends?\">Does bus X4 run on weekends?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Route_at_a_glance\"><\/span>Route at a glance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th>Mode<\/th>\n<td>Bus<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>Route number<\/th>\n<td>X4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>City<\/th>\n<td>Edinburgh<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>Operator<\/th>\n<td>Lothian Buses<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>Start \u2192 end<\/th>\n<td>Somers Park \u2192 Atholl Crescent<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>End \u2192 start<\/th>\n<td>Atholl Crescent \u2192 Somers Park<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>Route length<\/th>\n<td>24.8 km \/ 24.3 km in the opposite direction<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>Number of stops<\/th>\n<td>46 \/ 44 in the opposite direction<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>Travel time<\/th>\n<td>about 58 minutes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>Trips per day<\/th>\n<td>35 on weekdays, 24 on weekends one way<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>Frequency<\/th>\n<td>peak 28\u201336 \u00b7 midday 28\u201332 \u00b7 weekend 30\u201376<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>First \/ last trip from \u00abSomers Park\u00bb<\/th>\n<td>04:44 \/ 23:00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>First \/ last trip from \u00abAtholl Crescent\u00bb<\/th>\n<td>04:14 \/ 22:49<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>Fare<\/th>\n<td>2.40 \u00a3 (fare in effect since 22 February 2026)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>Updated<\/th>\n<td>August 22, 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Route_of_Bus_X4\"><\/span>Route of Bus X4<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Outbound_Somers_Park_%E2%86%92_Atholl_Crescent\"><\/span>Outbound: Somers Park \u2192 Atholl Crescent<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>This direction has 46 stops and runs 24.8 km. The route passes Toll House Grove, Dovecot Brae, Drummore Drive, The Jewel. Below is the full list with the distance from the first stop.<\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>No.<\/th>\n<th>Stop<\/th>\n<th>From start<\/th>\n<th>Note<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>1<\/td>\n<td>Somers Park<\/td>\n<td>0.0 km<\/td>\n<td>Terminus<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>2<\/td>\n<td>Toll House Grove<\/td>\n<td>0.8 km<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>3<\/td>\n<td>Winton Close<\/td>\n<td>1.1 km<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>4<\/td>\n<td>Winton Court<\/td>\n<td>1.3 km<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>5<\/td>\n<td>Muirpark Drive<\/td>\n<td>1.6 km<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>6<\/td>\n<td>Carlaverock Avenue<\/td>\n<td>1.7 km<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>7<\/td>\n<td>Blawearie Road<\/td>\n<td>1.9 km<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>8<\/td>\n<td>Ross Crescent<\/td>\n<td>2.1 km<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>9<\/td>\n<td>Police Station<\/td>\n<td>2.3 km<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>10<\/td>\n<td>Elder Court<\/td>\n<td>2.7 km<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>11<\/td>\n<td>Fire Station<\/td>\n<td>2.9 km<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>12<\/td>\n<td>Fowler Street<\/td>\n<td>3.1 km<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>13<\/td>\n<td>Dovecot Brae<\/td>\n<td>3.2 km<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>14<\/td>\n<td>Blindwells South<\/td>\n<td>4.1 km<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>15<\/td>\n<td>Meadowmill Roundabout<\/td>\n<td>4.3 km<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>16<\/td>\n<td>Johnny Cope Stone<\/td>\n<td>4.8 km<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>17<\/td>\n<td>Bankton Terrace<\/td>\n<td>5.1 km<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>18<\/td>\n<td>Gardiner Crescent<\/td>\n<td>5.3 km<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>19<\/td>\n<td>Hawthorn Road<\/td>\n<td>5.6 km<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>20<\/td>\n<td>Polwarth Terrace<\/td>\n<td>5.9 km<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>21<\/td>\n<td>Health Centre<\/td>\n<td>6.1 km<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>22<\/td>\n<td>Northfield House<\/td>\n<td>6.4 km<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>23<\/td>\n<td>Alexander Drive<\/td>\n<td>6.9 km<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>24<\/td>\n<td>Drummore Drive<\/td>\n<td>7.1 km<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>25<\/td>\n<td>Rowberry Walk<\/td>\n<td>7.4 km<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>26<\/td>\n<td>Moodie Wynd<\/td>\n<td>7.9 km<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>27<\/td>\n<td>Auction House<\/td>\n<td>8.5 km<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>28<\/td>\n<td>Chuckers Row<\/td>\n<td>9.0 km<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>29<\/td>\n<td>Miners Welfare<\/td>\n<td>9.2 km<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>30<\/td>\n<td>Albert Place<\/td>\n<td>9.3 km<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>31<\/td>\n<td>Fa&#8217;side Avenue<\/td>\n<td>9.6 km<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>32<\/td>\n<td>Park Drive<\/td>\n<td>9.9 km<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>33<\/td>\n<td>St Clements Wells<\/td>\n<td>10.1 km<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>34<\/td>\n<td>Milton Link<\/td>\n<td>16.6 km<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>35<\/td>\n<td>The Jewel<\/td>\n<td>17.2 km<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>36<\/td>\n<td>Paisley Drive<\/td>\n<td>19.3 km<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>37<\/td>\n<td>Meadowbank House<\/td>\n<td>20.6 km<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>38<\/td>\n<td>Abbeyhill<\/td>\n<td>21.6 km<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>39<\/td>\n<td>Calton Terrace Brae<\/td>\n<td>22.0 km<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>40<\/td>\n<td>Regent Terrace<\/td>\n<td>22.5 km<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>41<\/td>\n<td>St Andrew&#8217;s House<\/td>\n<td>22.8 km<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>42<\/td>\n<td>Waterloo Place<\/td>\n<td>23.0 km<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>43<\/td>\n<td>Princes Street (Scott Mon.)<\/td>\n<td>23.6 km<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>44<\/td>\n<td>Princes Street (west)<\/td>\n<td>24.1 km<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>45<\/td>\n<td>Shandwick Place<\/td>\n<td>24.4 km<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>46<\/td>\n<td>Atholl Crescent<\/td>\n<td>24.8 km<\/td>\n<td>Terminus<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Inbound_Atholl_Crescent_%E2%86%92_Somers_Park\"><\/span>Inbound: Atholl Crescent \u2192 Somers Park<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>This direction has 44 stops and runs 24.6 km. The route passes Shandwick Place, Milton Link, Drummore Drive, Blindwells South. Below is the full list with the distance from the first stop.<\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>No.<\/th>\n<th>Stop<\/th>\n<th>From start<\/th>\n<th>Note<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>1<\/td>\n<td>West Maitland Street<\/td>\n<td>0.0 km<\/td>\n<td>Terminus<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>2<\/td>\n<td>Shandwick Place<\/td>\n<td>0.5 km<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>3<\/td>\n<td>Princes Street (west)<\/td>\n<td>1.0 km<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>4<\/td>\n<td>Waterloo Place<\/td>\n<td>2.0 km<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>5<\/td>\n<td>St Andrew&#8217;s House<\/td>\n<td>2.2 km<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>6<\/td>\n<td>Regent Terrace<\/td>\n<td>2.5 km<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>7<\/td>\n<td>Calton Terrace Brae<\/td>\n<td>3.0 km<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>8<\/td>\n<td>Abbeyhill<\/td>\n<td>3.4 km<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>9<\/td>\n<td>Meadowbank House<\/td>\n<td>4.4 km<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>10<\/td>\n<td>Paisley Drive<\/td>\n<td>5.7 km<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>11<\/td>\n<td>The Jewel<\/td>\n<td>7.7 km<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>12<\/td>\n<td>Milton Link<\/td>\n<td>8.4 km<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>13<\/td>\n<td>St Clements Wells<\/td>\n<td>14.8 km<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>14<\/td>\n<td>Park Drive<\/td>\n<td>15.2 km<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>15<\/td>\n<td>Drummohr Avenue<\/td>\n<td>15.4 km<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>16<\/td>\n<td>Albert Place<\/td>\n<td>15.7 km<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>17<\/td>\n<td>Miners Welfare<\/td>\n<td>15.8 km<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>18<\/td>\n<td>Chuckers Row<\/td>\n<td>16.1 km<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>19<\/td>\n<td>Auction House<\/td>\n<td>16.3 km<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>20<\/td>\n<td>Moodie Wynd<\/td>\n<td>17.1 km<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>21<\/td>\n<td>Rowberry Walk<\/td>\n<td>17.5 km<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>22<\/td>\n<td>Drummore Drive<\/td>\n<td>17.8 km<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>23<\/td>\n<td>Alexander Drive<\/td>\n<td>18.1 km<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>24<\/td>\n<td>Northfield House<\/td>\n<td>18.5 km<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>25<\/td>\n<td>Health Centre<\/td>\n<td>18.9 km<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>26<\/td>\n<td>Polwarth Terrace<\/td>\n<td>19.1 km<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>27<\/td>\n<td>Hawthorn Road<\/td>\n<td>19.3 km<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>28<\/td>\n<td>Gardiner Crescent<\/td>\n<td>19.6 km<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>29<\/td>\n<td>Bankton Terrace<\/td>\n<td>19.9 km<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>30<\/td>\n<td>Johnny Cope Stone<\/td>\n<td>20.1 km<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>31<\/td>\n<td>Meadowmill Roundabout<\/td>\n<td>20.6 km<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>32<\/td>\n<td>Blindwells South<\/td>\n<td>21.0 km<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>33<\/td>\n<td>Dovecot Brae<\/td>\n<td>21.8 km<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>34<\/td>\n<td>Fowler Street<\/td>\n<td>22.0 km<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>35<\/td>\n<td>Parish Church<\/td>\n<td>22.2 km<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>36<\/td>\n<td>Elder Court<\/td>\n<td>22.4 km<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>37<\/td>\n<td>Police Station<\/td>\n<td>22.8 km<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>38<\/td>\n<td>Ross Crescent<\/td>\n<td>23.0 km<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>39<\/td>\n<td>Carlaverock Avenue<\/td>\n<td>23.3 km<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>40<\/td>\n<td>Muirpark Drive<\/td>\n<td>23.5 km<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>41<\/td>\n<td>Winton Court<\/td>\n<td>23.8 km<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>42<\/td>\n<td>Winton Close<\/td>\n<td>24.0 km<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>43<\/td>\n<td>Toll House Grove<\/td>\n<td>24.4 km<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>44<\/td>\n<td>Toll House Grove<\/td>\n<td>24.3 km<\/td>\n<td>Terminus<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Schedule_and_frequency\"><\/span>Schedule and frequency<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>According to the official schedule from Lothian Buses, the route runs 35 trips in one direction on a weekday, and 24 on a weekend day.<\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Direction<\/th>\n<th>Weekdays<\/th>\n<th>Weekends and holidays<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>From \u00abSomers Park\u00bb<\/td>\n<td>04:44 \u2014 23:00<\/td>\n<td>05:00 \u2014 23:00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>From \u00abAtholl Crescent\u00bb<\/td>\n<td>04:14 \u2014 22:49<\/td>\n<td>04:30 \u2014 22:49<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 28\u201336 minutes, most often every 30; midday every 28\u201332 minutes; in the afternoon peak every 28\u201337; on weekends every 30\u201376 minutes.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fare_and_payment\"><\/span>Fare and payment<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<blockquote>\n<p><strong>A single ride costs 2.40 \u00a3<\/strong> \u2014 fare in effect since 22 February 2026. The same fare applies to Lothian buses in Edinburgh.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>A single bus journey costs \u00a32.40 and covers one journey only \u2014 it gives no transfer and is not valid on Edinburgh Trams. A City DAYticket is \u00a36.00 and works on both bus and tram; contactless travel is capped at \u00a35.70 a day.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_asked_questions\"><\/span>Frequently asked questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_does_a_ride_on_bus_X4_cost\"><\/span>How much does a ride on bus X4 cost?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>2.40 \u00a3 for a single ride \u2014 fare in effect since 22 February 2026.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_do_the_first_and_last_trips_run\"><\/span>When do the first and last trips run?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>From Somers Park the first is at 04:44 and the last at 23:00. From Atholl Crescent they are 04:14 and 22:49.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_the_trip_from_Somers_Park_to_Atholl_Crescent_take\"><\/span>How long does the trip from Somers Park to Atholl Crescent take?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>About 58 minutes end to end \u2014 the median of full trips in the official schedule.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_stops_does_the_route_have\"><\/span>How many stops does the route have?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>46 outbound and 44 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_bus_X4_run_on_weekends\"><\/span>Does bus X4 run on weekends?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes. On weekends and holidays there are 24 trips in one direction, running from Somers Park between 05:00 and 23:00.<\/p>\n<p>Every route number with its termini, operating hours and travel time is collected in the <a href=\"\/en\/buses-edinburgh\">Edinburgh buses<\/a> overview.<\/p>\n<p><em>Data current as of August 22, 2026. Schedule and termini \u2014 Lothian Buses. Fares \u2014 Lothian Buses. Stop list, schedule and route geometry come from the official GTFS feed (Bus Open Data Service (BODS)).<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Bus X4 in Edinburgh links Somers Park and Atholl Crescent. The route is 24.8 km long with 46 stops, and the official schedule from Lothian Buses puts the full trip at about 58 minutes. On a weekday it runs 35 trips in one direction, and 24 on a weekend day. 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