Bus N14 in Edinburgh links Waterfront Gait and Surgeons’ Hall. The route is 9.4 km long with 32 stops, and the official schedule from Lothian Buses puts the full trip at about 25 minutes. On a weekday it runs 4 trips in one direction.
Route at a glance
| Mode | Bus |
|---|---|
| Route number | N14 |
| City | Edinburgh |
| Operator | Lothian Buses |
| Start → end | Waterfront Gait → Surgeons’ Hall |
| End → start | Surgeons’ Hall → Waterfront Gait |
| Route length | 9.4 km / 9.4 km in the opposite direction |
| Number of stops | 32 / 38 in the opposite direction |
| Travel time | about 25 minutes |
| Trips per day | 4 on weekdays one way |
| Frequency | — |
| First / last trip from «Waterfront Gait» | 00:43 / 03:43 |
| First / last trip from «Surgeons’ Hall» | 00:13 / 03:13 |
| Fare | 2.40 £ (fare in effect since 22 February 2026) |
| Updated | August 22, 2026 |
Route of Bus N14
Outbound: Waterfront Gait → Surgeons’ Hall
This direction has 32 stops and runs 9.4 km. The route passes Edinburgh College, Pilton Crescent, Bangholm Place, Cables Wynd. Below is the full list with the distance from the first stop.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Waterfront Gait | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Edinburgh College | 0.3 km | |
| 3 | Granton Mains East | 0.4 km | |
| 4 | Royston Mains Crescent | 0.7 km | |
| 5 | Boswall Parkway | 0.9 km | |
| 6 | Crewe Bank | 1.2 km | |
| 7 | Royston Mains Gardens | 1.4 km | |
| 8 | Granton Primary School | 1.7 km | |
| 9 | Pilton Crescent | 1.8 km | |
| 10 | Wardie Crescent | 2.3 km | |
| 11 | Grierson Avenue | 2.5 km | |
| 12 | Boswall Green | 2.8 km | |
| 13 | Fraser Avenue | 3.1 km | |
| 14 | Wardie Road | 3.3 km | |
| 15 | Goldenacre | 3.7 km | |
| 16 | Bangholm Place | 3.9 km | |
| 17 | Warriston Crematorium | 4.2 km | |
| 18 | Craighall Road | 4.5 km | |
| 19 | Newhaven Road | 4.9 km | |
| 20 | Dudley Avenue South | 5.1 km | |
| 21 | Leith Theatre | 5.3 km | |
| 22 | Mill Lane | 5.6 km | |
| 23 | Cables Wynd | 5.8 km | |
| 24 | Kirkgate Centre | 6.1 km | |
| 25 | Foot of the Walk | 6.3 km | |
| 26 | Balfour Street | 6.7 km | |
| 27 | Pilrig Street | 7.0 km | |
| 28 | Shrubhill | 7.3 km | |
| 29 | Elm Row | 7.7 km | |
| 30 | Leith Street | 8.2 km | |
| 31 | South Bridge | 9.0 km | |
| 32 | Surgeons’ Hall | 9.4 km | Terminus |
Inbound: Surgeons’ Hall → Waterfront Gait
This direction has 38 stops and runs 9.9 km. The route passes South Bridge, Cables Wynd, Goldenacre, Royston Mains Gardens. Below is the full list with the distance from the first stop.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Surgeons’ Hall | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | South Bridge | 0.5 km | |
| 3 | Leith Street | 1.2 km | |
| 4 | Elm Row | 1.7 km | |
| 5 | Shrubhill | 2.1 km | |
| 6 | Pilrig Street | 2.4 km | |
| 7 | Balfour Street | 2.7 km | |
| 8 | Foot of the Walk | 3.0 km | |
| 9 | Kirkgate Centre | 3.3 km | |
| 10 | Junction Place | 3.5 km | |
| 11 | Cables Wynd | 3.6 km | |
| 12 | Mill Lane | 3.8 km | |
| 13 | Leith Theatre | 4.0 km | |
| 14 | South Fort Street | 4.2 km | |
| 15 | Dudley Avenue South | 4.3 km | |
| 16 | Newhaven Road | 4.6 km | |
| 17 | Craighall Road | 4.9 km | |
| 18 | Warriston Crematorium | 5.2 km | |
| 19 | Bangholm Place | 5.5 km | |
| 20 | Goldenacre | 5.7 km | |
| 21 | Wardie Road | 6.0 km | |
| 22 | Rosebank Grove | 6.2 km | |
| 23 | Fraser Avenue | 6.5 km | |
| 24 | Boswall Green | 6.7 km | |
| 25 | Grierson Avenue | 7.0 km | |
| 26 | Wardie Crescent | 7.3 km | |
| 27 | Pilton Crescent | 7.7 km | |
| 28 | Granton Primary School | 7.8 km | |
| 29 | Royston Mains Gardens | 8.1 km | |
| 30 | Crewe Bank | 8.3 km | |
| 31 | Boswall Parkway | 8.5 km | |
| 32 | Royston Mains Crescent | 8.7 km | |
| 33 | Granton Mains East | 9.0 km | |
| 34 | Edinburgh College | 9.2 km | |
| 35 | Waterfront Gait | 9.4 km | |
| 36 | Pennywell Cottages | 9.7 km | |
| 37 | Pennywell Cottages | 9.6 km | |
| 38 | Waterfront Gait | 9.4 km | Terminus |
Schedule and frequency
According to the official schedule from Lothian Buses, the route runs 4 trips in one direction on a weekday.
| Direction | Weekdays | Weekends and holidays |
|---|---|---|
| From «Waterfront Gait» | 00:43 — 03:43 | — — — |
| From «Surgeons’ Hall» | 00:13 — 03:13 | — — — |
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 N14 cost?
2.40 £ for a single ride — fare in effect since 22 February 2026.
When do the first and last trips run?
From Waterfront Gait the first is at 00:43 and the last at 03:43. From Surgeons’ Hall they are 00:13 and 03:13.
How long does the trip from Waterfront Gait to Surgeons’ Hall take?
About 25 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.
How many stops does the route have?
32 outbound and 38 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.
Does bus N14 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)).