Bus 115 in Edinburgh links Robertson Avenue and Macmerry Business Park. The route is 9.0 km long with 25 stops, and the official schedule from Lothian Buses puts the full trip at about 19 minutes. On a weekday it runs 9 trips in one direction.
Route at a glance
| Mode | Bus |
|---|---|
| Route number | 115 |
| City | Edinburgh |
| Operator | Lothian Buses |
| Start → end | Robertson Avenue → Macmerry Business Park |
| End → start | Macmerry Business Park → Robertson Avenue |
| Route length | 9.0 km / 8.8 km in the opposite direction |
| Number of stops | 25 / 26 in the opposite direction |
| Travel time | about 19 minutes |
| Trips per day | 9 on weekdays one way |
| Frequency | peak 60 · midday 60–85 |
| First / last trip from «Robertson Avenue» | 08:30 / 16:35 |
| First / last trip from «Macmerry Business Park» | 08:17 / 16:15 |
| Fare | 2.40 £ (fare in effect since 22 February 2026) |
| Updated | August 22, 2026 |
Route of Bus 115
Outbound: Robertson Avenue → Macmerry Business Park
This direction has 25 stops and runs 9.0 km. The route passes Harlaw Hill, Polwarth Terrace, Meadowmill Roundabout, Elder Court. Below is the full list with the distance from the first stop.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Robertson Avenue | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Harlaw Hill | 0.2 km | |
| 3 | Ayres Wynd | 0.6 km | |
| 4 | McLeod Crescent | 0.8 km | |
| 5 | Castle Park | 1.1 km | |
| 6 | Health Centre | 1.4 km | |
| 7 | Polwarth Terrace | 1.7 km | |
| 8 | Hawthorn Road | 1.9 km | |
| 9 | Gardiner Crescent | 2.2 km | |
| 10 | Bankton Terrace | 2.5 km | |
| 11 | Johnny Cope Stone | 2.8 km | |
| 12 | Meadowmill Roundabout | 3.2 km | |
| 13 | Blindwells South | 3.6 km | |
| 14 | Dovecot Brae | 4.4 km | |
| 15 | Fowler Street | 4.6 km | |
| 16 | Parish Church | 4.8 km | |
| 17 | Elder Court | 5.0 km | |
| 18 | Police Station | 5.4 km | |
| 19 | Morrison Avenue | 5.7 km | |
| 20 | Muirpark Road | 6.0 km | |
| 21 | The Christies | 7.6 km | |
| 22 | Whiteloch Road | 7.9 km | |
| 23 | St Germains Terrace | 8.2 km | |
| 24 | Satellite Park | 8.7 km | |
| 25 | Macmerry Business Park | 9.0 km | Terminus |
Inbound: Macmerry Business Park → Robertson Avenue
This direction has 26 stops and runs 8.8 km. The route passes Penston Road End, St Martin’s School, Blindwells South, Polwarth Terrace. Below is the full list with the distance from the first stop.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Macmerry Business Park | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Penston Road End | 0.1 km | |
| 3 | St Germains Terrace | 0.7 km | |
| 4 | Whiteloch Road | 1.0 km | |
| 5 | The Christies | 1.3 km | |
| 6 | Muirpark Road | 2.9 km | |
| 7 | Morrison Avenue | 3.2 km | |
| 8 | St Martin’s School | 3.4 km | |
| 9 | Police Station | 3.6 km | |
| 10 | Elder Court | 4.0 km | |
| 11 | Fire Station | 4.2 km | |
| 12 | Fowler Street | 4.4 km | |
| 13 | Dovecot Brae | 4.5 km | |
| 14 | Blindwells South | 5.4 km | |
| 15 | Meadowmill Roundabout | 5.7 km | |
| 16 | Johnny Cope Stone | 6.1 km | |
| 17 | Bankton Terrace | 6.4 km | |
| 18 | Gardiner Crescent | 6.6 km | |
| 19 | Hawthorn Road | 6.9 km | |
| 20 | Polwarth Terrace | 7.2 km | |
| 21 | Health Centre | 7.4 km | |
| 22 | Castle Park | 7.7 km | |
| 23 | McLeod Crescent | 8.0 km | |
| 24 | Ayres Wynd | 8.3 km | |
| 25 | Harlaw Hill | 8.5 km | |
| 26 | Robertson Avenue | 8.8 km | Terminus |
Schedule and frequency
According to the official schedule from Lothian Buses, the route runs 9 trips in one direction on a weekday.
| Direction | Weekdays | Weekends and holidays |
|---|---|---|
| From «Robertson Avenue» | 08:30 — 16:35 | — — — |
| From «Macmerry Business Park» | 08:17 — 16:15 | — — — |
Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 60 minutes; midday every 60–85 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 115 cost?
2.40 £ for a single ride — fare in effect since 22 February 2026.
When do the first and last trips run?
From Robertson Avenue the first is at 08:30 and the last at 16:35. From Macmerry Business Park they are 08:17 and 16:15.
How long does the trip from Robertson Avenue to Macmerry Business Park take?
About 19 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.
How many stops does the route have?
25 outbound and 26 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.
Does bus 115 run on weekends?
Yes, the route runs every day, with a separate weekend schedule.
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)).