Bus X47 in Edinburgh links East Craigs Centre and Frederick Street. The route is 9.9 km long with 28 stops, and the official schedule from Lothian Buses puts the full trip at about 39 minutes. On a weekday it runs 2 trips in one direction.
Route at a glance
| Mode | Bus |
|---|---|
| Route number | X47 |
| City | Edinburgh |
| Operator | Lothian Buses |
| Start → end | East Craigs Centre → Frederick Street |
| End → start | Frederick Street → East Craigs Centre |
| Route length | 9.9 km / 9.9 km in the opposite direction |
| Number of stops | 28 / 29 in the opposite direction |
| Travel time | about 39 minutes |
| Trips per day | 2 on weekdays one way |
| Frequency | peak 16 |
| First / last trip from «East Craigs Centre» | 07:15 / 07:31 |
| First / last trip from «Frederick Street» | 15:26 / 17:16 |
| Fare | 2.40 £ (fare in effect since 22 February 2026) |
| Updated | August 22, 2026 |
Route of Bus X47
Outbound: East Craigs Centre → Frederick Street
This direction has 28 stops and runs 9.9 km. The route passes North Bughtlin Neuk, Barnton Junction, Marchfield Park Lane, Maidencraig Crescent. Below is the full list with the distance from the first stop.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | East Craigs Centre | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | North Bughtlin Neuk | 0.3 km | |
| 3 | Bughtlin Drive | 0.7 km | |
| 4 | Burnside | 0.9 km | |
| 5 | Almond Green | 1.2 km | |
| 6 | Cammo South | 1.7 km | |
| 7 | Cammo Terminus | 2.4 km | |
| 8 | Barnton Junction | 2.8 km | |
| 9 | Drum Brae North | 3.1 km | |
| 10 | Parkgrove Road | 3.4 km | |
| 11 | Parkgrove Street | 3.7 km | |
| 12 | Clermiston Drive | 4.1 km | |
| 13 | Hillpark Steps | 4.6 km | |
| 14 | Marchfield Park Lane | 5.0 km | |
| 15 | Marchfield Park | 5.2 km | |
| 16 | Blackhall Library | 5.4 km | |
| 17 | Telford Road | 5.9 km | |
| 18 | Columba Avenue | 6.1 km | |
| 19 | St Columba’s Church | 6.3 km | |
| 20 | Maidencraig Crescent | 6.5 km | |
| 21 | Craigleith Road | 6.8 km | |
| 22 | Stewart’s Melville | 7.9 km | |
| 23 | Learmonth Terrace | 8.4 km | |
| 24 | Dean Bridge | 8.6 km | |
| 25 | Drumsheugh Place | 9.1 km | |
| 26 | Queensferry Street | 9.3 km | |
| 27 | Princes Street (west) | 9.6 km | |
| 28 | Frederick Street | 9.9 km | Terminus |
Inbound: Frederick Street → East Craigs Centre
This direction has 29 stops and runs 9.9 km. The route passes Princes Street (west), Craigleith Road, Marchfield Terrace, Parkgrove Road. Below is the full list with the distance from the first stop.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frederick Street | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Princes Street (west) | 0.2 km | |
| 3 | Queensferry Street | 0.8 km | |
| 4 | Drumsheugh Place | 1.0 km | |
| 5 | Dean Bridge | 1.4 km | |
| 6 | Learmonth Terrace | 1.7 km | |
| 7 | Stewart’s Melville | 2.0 km | |
| 8 | Craigleith Road | 3.2 km | |
| 9 | Maidencraig Crescent | 3.5 km | |
| 10 | St Columba’s Church | 3.8 km | |
| 11 | Columba Avenue | 4.0 km | |
| 12 | Telford Road | 4.1 km | |
| 13 | Blackhall Library | 4.5 km | |
| 14 | Marchfield Terrace | 4.7 km | |
| 15 | Marchfield Park | 4.9 km | |
| 16 | Marchfield Park Lane | 5.0 km | |
| 17 | Hillpark Steps | 5.4 km | |
| 18 | Clermiston Drive | 5.9 km | |
| 19 | Parkgrove Street | 6.3 km | |
| 20 | Parkgrove Road | 6.6 km | |
| 21 | Drum Brae North | 6.9 km | |
| 22 | Barnton Junction | 7.1 km | |
| 23 | Cammo Terminus | 7.6 km | |
| 24 | Cammo South | 8.3 km | |
| 25 | Almond Green | 8.7 km | |
| 26 | Burnside | 8.9 km | |
| 27 | Bughtlin Drive | 9.2 km | |
| 28 | North Bughtlin Neuk | 9.5 km | |
| 29 | East Craigs Centre | 9.9 km | Terminus |
Schedule and frequency
According to the official schedule from Lothian Buses, the route runs 2 trips in one direction on a weekday.
| Direction | Weekdays | Weekends and holidays |
|---|---|---|
| From «East Craigs Centre» | 07:15 — 07:31 | — — — |
| From «Frederick Street» | 15:26 — 17:16 | — — — |
Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 16 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 X47 cost?
2.40 £ for a single ride — fare in effect since 22 February 2026.
When do the first and last trips run?
From East Craigs Centre the first is at 07:15 and the last at 07:31. From Frederick Street they are 15:26 and 17:16.
How long does the trip from East Craigs Centre to Frederick Street take?
About 39 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.
How many stops does the route have?
28 outbound and 29 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.
Does bus X47 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)).