Bus 71 in Edinburgh links Scotstoun Terminus and Gyle Centre. The route is 18.9 km long with 42 stops, and the official schedule from Lothian Buses puts the full trip at about 37 minutes. On a weekday it runs 13 trips in one direction, and 11 on a weekend day.
Route at a glance
| Mode | Bus |
|---|---|
| Route number | 71 |
| City | Edinburgh |
| Operator | Lothian Buses |
| Start → end | Scotstoun Terminus → Gyle Centre |
| End → start | Gyle Centre → Scotstoun Terminus |
| Route length | 18.9 km / 18.6 km in the opposite direction |
| Number of stops | 42 / 41 in the opposite direction |
| Travel time | about 37 minutes |
| Trips per day | 13 on weekdays, 11 on weekends one way |
| Frequency | peak 60–68 · midday 60–68 · weekend 60 |
| First / last trip from «Scotstoun Terminus» | 06:42 / 19:05 |
| First / last trip from «Gyle Centre» | 06:53 / 19:18 |
| Fare | 2.40 £ (fare in effect since 22 February 2026) |
| Updated | August 22, 2026 |
Route of Bus 71
Outbound: Scotstoun Terminus → Gyle Centre
This direction has 42 stops and runs 18.9 km. The route passes Sommerville Gardens, Springfield Crescent, Stirling Road, Lochend Road. Below is the full list with the distance from the first stop.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scotstoun Terminus | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Sommerville Gardens | 0.2 km | |
| 3 | Provost Milne Grove | 0.4 km | |
| 4 | Atheling Grove | 0.6 km | |
| 5 | Moubray Grove | 0.8 km | |
| 6 | Lovers Lane | 1.1 km | |
| 7 | Viewforth Place | 1.4 km | |
| 8 | The Loan | 1.6 km | |
| 9 | Queensferry Police Station | 1.9 km | |
| 10 | Walker Drive | 2.4 km | |
| 11 | Springfield View | 2.7 km | |
| 12 | Springfield Crescent | 3.0 km | |
| 13 | Echline Corner | 3.3 km | |
| 14 | Echline Park | 3.9 km | |
| 15 | Long Crook | 4.1 km | |
| 16 | Ferrymuir Retail Park | 4.9 km | |
| 17 | Ferrymuir Retail Park | 5.1 km | |
| 18 | Dundas Castle | 6.0 km | |
| 19 | Eilston Road | 7.8 km | |
| 20 | Eilston Loan | 8.2 km | |
| 21 | Kirklands Park Street | 8.6 km | |
| 22 | Stirling Road | 9.0 km | |
| 23 | Manse Road | 9.4 km | |
| 24 | Station Road | 9.6 km | |
| 25 | Almondside | 9.8 km | |
| 26 | Bowling Green Road | 9.9 km | |
| 27 | Gateside Road | 10.2 km | |
| 28 | Milrig Cottages | 11.2 km | |
| 29 | Bridge Street | 12.1 km | |
| 30 | Newbridge Bowling Club | 12.2 km | |
| 31 | Parkside | 12.4 km | |
| 32 | Lochend Road | 13.2 km | |
| 33 | Station Road | 13.7 km | |
| 34 | Ingliston Showground | 14.7 km | |
| 35 | Ingliston Road | 15.2 km | |
| 36 | Airport Junction | 15.6 km | |
| 37 | Gogarstone Road | 16.2 km | |
| 38 | Gogarburn A8 | 17.5 km | |
| 39 | Gogar Roundabout | 17.8 km | |
| 40 | Gyle Roundabout | 18.4 km | |
| 41 | Gyle Centre | 18.8 km | |
| 42 | Gyle Centre | 18.9 km | Terminus |
Inbound: Gyle Centre → Scotstoun Terminus
This direction has 41 stops and runs 18.6 km. The route passes Gyle Roundabout, Cliftonhall Road, Stirling Road, Echline Corner. 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 | Lochend Road | 5.5 km | |
| 11 | Cliftonhall Road | 6.0 km | |
| 12 | Parkside | 6.3 km | |
| 13 | Bridge Street | 6.5 km | |
| 14 | Milrig Cottages | 7.5 km | |
| 15 | Gateside Road | 8.5 km | |
| 16 | Bowling Green Road | 8.7 km | |
| 17 | Almondside | 8.9 km | |
| 18 | Station Road | 9.1 km | |
| 19 | Manse Road | 9.2 km | |
| 20 | Stirling Road | 9.7 km | |
| 21 | Kirklands Park Street | 10.1 km | |
| 22 | Eilston Loan | 10.5 km | |
| 23 | Eilston Road | 10.8 km | |
| 24 | Dundas Castle | 12.7 km | |
| 25 | Ferrymuir Retail Park | 13.5 km | |
| 26 | Ferrymuir Retail Park | 13.7 km | |
| 27 | Long Crook | 14.5 km | |
| 28 | Echline Park | 14.7 km | |
| 29 | Echline Corner | 15.3 km | |
| 30 | Springfield Crescent | 15.7 km | |
| 31 | Springfield View | 16.0 km | |
| 32 | Walker Drive | 16.3 km | |
| 33 | Queensferry Police Station | 16.7 km | |
| 34 | The Loan | 16.9 km | |
| 35 | Viewforth Place | 17.3 km | |
| 36 | Lovers Lane | 17.5 km | |
| 37 | Moubray Grove | 17.8 km | |
| 38 | Atheling Grove | 18.0 km | |
| 39 | Provost Milne Grove | 18.2 km | |
| 40 | Sommerville Gardens | 18.4 km | |
| 41 | Scotstoun Terminus | 18.6 km | Terminus |
Schedule and frequency
According to the official schedule from Lothian Buses, the route runs 13 trips in one direction on a weekday, and 11 on a weekend day.
| Direction | Weekdays | Weekends and holidays |
|---|---|---|
| From «Scotstoun Terminus» | 06:42 — 19:05 | 08:50 — 18:50 |
| From «Gyle Centre» | 06:53 — 19:18 | 09:03 — 19:03 |
Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 60–68 minutes, most often every 66; midday every 60–68 minutes; in the afternoon peak every 55–65; on weekends every 60 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 71 cost?
2.40 £ for a single ride — fare in effect since 22 February 2026.
When do the first and last trips run?
From Scotstoun Terminus the first is at 06:42 and the last at 19:05. From Gyle Centre they are 06:53 and 19:18.
How long does the trip from Scotstoun Terminus to Gyle Centre take?
About 37 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.
How many stops does the route have?
42 outbound and 41 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.
Does bus 71 run on weekends?
Yes. On weekends and holidays there are 11 trips in one direction, running from Scotstoun Terminus between 08:50 and 18:50.
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)).