Bus 140 in Edinburgh links Tesco Terminus and Town Centre. The route is 24.9 km long with 66 stops, and the official schedule from Lothian Buses puts the full trip at about 67 minutes. On a weekday it runs 21 trips in one direction, and 15 on a weekend day.
Route at a glance
| Mode | Bus |
|---|---|
| Route number | 140 |
| City | Edinburgh |
| Operator | Lothian Buses |
| Start → end | Tesco Terminus → Town Centre |
| End → start | Town Centre → Tesco Terminus |
| Route length | 24.9 km / 25.0 km in the opposite direction |
| Number of stops | 66 / 67 in the opposite direction |
| Travel time | about 67 minutes |
| Trips per day | 21 on weekdays, 15 on weekends one way |
| Frequency | peak 60–67 · midday 60–65 · weekend 60 |
| First / last trip from «Tesco Terminus» | 04:57 / 23:10 |
| First / last trip from «Town Centre» | 05:57 / 23:12 |
| Fare | 2.40 £ (fare in effect since 22 February 2026) |
| Updated | August 22, 2026 |
Route of Bus 140
Outbound: Tesco Terminus → Town Centre
This direction has 66 stops and runs 24.9 km. The route passes High Street (Stop B), Glenesk Crescent, Kevock Road, Station Road. Below is the full list with the distance from the first stop.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tesco Terminus | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | High Street (Stop B) | 0.6 km | |
| 3 | Newbigging | 0.8 km | |
| 4 | Rothesay Place | 1.2 km | |
| 5 | Inveresk Village | 1.7 km | |
| 6 | Inveresk Kennels | 2.4 km | |
| 7 | Carberry Road | 2.8 km | |
| 8 | Whitecraig Avenue | 3.6 km | |
| 9 | Whitecraig Crescent | 3.8 km | |
| 10 | Smeaton Road End | 4.5 km | |
| 11 | Thornyhall | 6.7 km | |
| 12 | Thornybank | 6.9 km | |
| 13 | Shadepark | 7.3 km | |
| 14 | Corn Exchange | 7.7 km | |
| 15 | Dalkeith Parish Church | 7.9 km | |
| 16 | Jarnac Court | 8.1 km | |
| 17 | Kings Park | 8.4 km | |
| 18 | Glenesk Crescent | 8.7 km | |
| 19 | Eskbank Toll | 8.9 km | |
| 20 | Station Road | 9.1 km | |
| 21 | Westfield Park | 9.4 km | |
| 22 | Muirpark | 9.7 km | |
| 23 | Mayshade Garden Centre | 10.0 km | |
| 24 | Pendreich Avenue | 10.3 km | |
| 25 | Waverley Crescent | 10.8 km | |
| 26 | Maryfield Place | 11.1 km | |
| 27 | High Street | 11.3 km | |
| 28 | Park Road | 11.5 km | |
| 29 | Rockville Terrace | 11.6 km | |
| 30 | Broomieknowe Gardens | 11.9 km | |
| 31 | Elm Row | 12.5 km | |
| 32 | Laird and Dog | 12.7 km | |
| 33 | Lasswade Road | 13.3 km | |
| 34 | Kevock Road | 13.7 km | |
| 35 | Hunter Avenue | 14.7 km | |
| 36 | Academy Lane | 14.9 km | |
| 37 | Muirfield Gardens | 15.2 km | |
| 38 | George Avenue | 15.5 km | |
| 39 | McNeil Avenue | 15.8 km | |
| 40 | Park Avenue | 15.9 km | |
| 41 | Herd Terrace | 16.2 km | |
| 42 | Dryden Road | 16.4 km | |
| 43 | Nivensknowe Road | 16.7 km | |
| 44 | Seafield Road | 17.1 km | |
| 45 | Roslin Road | 17.3 km | |
| 46 | Bilston Cottages | 17.4 km | |
| 47 | Langhill Farm | 18.0 km | |
| 48 | Roslin Institute | 18.4 km | |
| 49 | Springfield Place | 18.6 km | |
| 50 | Station Road | 18.9 km | |
| 51 | Original Rosslyn Hotel | 19.0 km | |
| 52 | Penicuik Road | 19.4 km | |
| 53 | Woodend Park | 19.9 km | |
| 54 | Roslin Surgery | 20.2 km | |
| 55 | Gowkley Moss | 20.4 km | |
| 56 | Milton Cottages | 21.2 km | |
| 57 | Golf Club | 21.9 km | |
| 58 | Glencorse Barracks | 22.4 km | |
| 59 | Samoa Terrace | 22.7 km | |
| 60 | Beeslack High School | 23.2 km | |
| 61 | Mauricewood Road | 23.5 km | |
| 62 | Queensway | 23.9 km | |
| 63 | Cuiken Avenue | 24.2 km | |
| 64 | Angle Park | 24.5 km | |
| 65 | Wilson Street | 24.8 km | |
| 66 | Town Centre | 24.9 km | Terminus |
Inbound: Town Centre → Tesco Terminus
This direction has 67 stops and runs 25.0 km. The route passes Town Centre, Original Rosslyn Hotel, Hunter Avenue, Glenesk Crescent. Below is the full list with the distance from the first stop.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Town Centre | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Town Centre | 0.0 km | |
| 3 | Wilson Street | 0.1 km | |
| 4 | John Street Lane | 0.4 km | |
| 5 | Angle Park | 0.5 km | |
| 6 | Cuiken Avenue | 0.8 km | |
| 7 | Queensway | 1.1 km | |
| 8 | Mauricewood Road | 1.5 km | |
| 9 | Beeslack High School | 1.8 km | |
| 10 | Samoa Terrace | 2.1 km | |
| 11 | Glencorse Barracks | 2.6 km | |
| 12 | Golf Club | 3.1 km | |
| 13 | Milton Cottages | 3.6 km | |
| 14 | Gowkley Moss | 4.7 km | |
| 15 | Roslin Surgery | 5.0 km | |
| 16 | Woodend Park | 5.2 km | |
| 17 | Penicuik Road | 5.8 km | |
| 18 | Original Rosslyn Hotel | 6.1 km | |
| 19 | Station Road | 6.3 km | |
| 20 | Springfield Place | 6.4 km | |
| 21 | Roslin Institute | 6.7 km | |
| 22 | Langhill Farm | 7.1 km | |
| 23 | Bilston Cottages | 7.6 km | |
| 24 | Roslin Road | 7.8 km | |
| 25 | Seafield Road | 8.1 km | |
| 26 | Nivensknowe Road | 8.4 km | |
| 27 | Dryden Road | 8.7 km | |
| 28 | Herd Terrace | 9.1 km | |
| 29 | McNeil Avenue | 9.4 km | |
| 30 | George Avenue | 9.6 km | |
| 31 | Muirfield Gardens | 10.0 km | |
| 32 | Station Road | 10.1 km | |
| 33 | Academy Lane | 10.3 km | |
| 34 | Hunter Avenue | 10.4 km | |
| 35 | Kevock Road | 11.4 km | |
| 36 | Lasswade Road | 11.9 km | |
| 37 | Laird and Dog | 12.4 km | |
| 38 | Elm Row | 12.7 km | |
| 39 | Broomieknowe Gardens | 13.2 km | |
| 40 | Rockville Terrace | 13.5 km | |
| 41 | Park Road | 13.7 km | |
| 42 | Douglas Crescent | 14.0 km | |
| 43 | Maryfield Place | 14.2 km | |
| 44 | Waverley Crescent | 14.3 km | |
| 45 | Pendreich Avenue | 14.7 km | |
| 46 | Mayshade Garden Centre | 15.1 km | |
| 47 | Muirpark | 15.4 km | |
| 48 | Westfield Park | 15.7 km | |
| 49 | Bonnyrigg Road | 15.9 km | |
| 50 | Glenesk Crescent | 16.3 km | |
| 51 | Croft Street | 16.8 km | |
| 52 | Dalkeith Parish Church | 17.2 km | |
| 53 | Corn Exchange | 17.4 km | |
| 54 | Shadepark | 17.8 km | |
| 55 | Thornybank | 18.2 km | |
| 56 | Thornyhall | 18.4 km | |
| 57 | Smeaton Road End | 20.5 km | |
| 58 | Cowpits Road | 21.0 km | |
| 59 | Whitecraig Crescent | 21.3 km | |
| 60 | Whitecraig Avenue | 21.5 km | |
| 61 | Carberry Road | 22.2 km | |
| 62 | Inveresk Kennels | 22.6 km | |
| 63 | Inveresk Village | 23.3 km | |
| 64 | Rothesay Place | 23.8 km | |
| 65 | Newbigging | 24.1 km | |
| 66 | High Street (Stop D) | 24.6 km | |
| 67 | Tesco Terminus | 25.0 km | Terminus |
Schedule and frequency
According to the official schedule from Lothian Buses, the route runs 21 trips in one direction on a weekday, and 15 on a weekend day.
| Direction | Weekdays | Weekends and holidays |
|---|---|---|
| From «Tesco Terminus» | 04:57 — 23:10 | 07:20 — 21:15 |
| From «Town Centre» | 05:57 — 23:12 | 08:15 — 22:12 |
Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 60–67 minutes, most often every 63; midday every 60–65 minutes; in the afternoon peak every 69; 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 140 cost?
2.40 £ for a single ride — fare in effect since 22 February 2026.
When do the first and last trips run?
From Tesco Terminus the first is at 04:57 and the last at 23:10. From Town Centre they are 05:57 and 23:12.
How long does the trip from Tesco Terminus to Town Centre take?
About 67 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.
How many stops does the route have?
66 outbound and 67 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.
Does bus 140 run on weekends?
Yes. On weekends and holidays there are 15 trips in one direction, running from Tesco Terminus between 07:20 and 21:15.
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)).