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21 Line

Edinburgh Royal Infirmary - South Gyle

Lothian Buses

Lothian Buses 21 bus Route Map - Portobello

Lothian Buses 21 Bus Route Schedule and Stops (Updated)

The 21 bus (Portobello) has 23 stops departing from Royal Infirmary, Edinburgh Royal Infirmary and ending at King's Road, Portobello.

Choose any of the 21 bus stops below to find updated real-time schedules and to see their route map.

Direction: Portobello (23 stops)

  • Royal Infirmary, Edinburgh Royal Infirmary

  • Scrm, Edinburgh Royal Infirmary

  • Sandilands Close, Edmonstone

  • Greendykes Terrace, Craigmillar

  • Niddrie House Avenue, Craigmillar

  • Niddrie Marischal Drive, Craigmillar

  • Wauchope Road, Niddrie

  • Hay Avenue, Niddrie

  • Hay Drive, Niddrie

  • Jack Kane Centre, Niddrie

  • Niddrie Mill Avenue, Niddrie

  • Niddrie Mill, Niddrie

  • Niddrie Mill Crescent, Niddrie

  • The Jewel, Bingham

  • The Jewel, Bingham

  • Magdalene Drive, Bingham

  • Milton Road, Bingham

  • Durham Place Lane, Durham

  • Southfield Place, Durham

  • Brighton Place, Portobello

  • Portobello Town Hall, Portobello

  • Bridge Street, Portobello

  • King's Road, Portobello

21 FAQ

  • What time does the 21 bus start operating?

    Services on the 21 bus start at 19:05 on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.

  • What time does the 21 bus stop working?

    Services on the 21 bus stop at 23:50 on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday.

  • What time does the 21 bus arrive?

    When does the Edinburgh Royal Infirmary - South Gyle bus line come? for live arrival times and to see the full schedule for the Edinburgh Royal Infirmary - South Gyle bus line that is closest to your location.

  • Is there a 21 bus stop near me?

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Lothian Buses 21 bus Route Map - Portobello

21 Bus Schedule

21 bus route operates everyday. Regular schedule hours: 19:05-23:50

DayOperating HoursFrequency (min)
Mon19:05-23:50285
Tue19:05-23:50285
Wed19:05-23:50285
Thu19:05-23:50285
Fri19:05-23:50285
Sat23:50Single departure
Sun23:50Single departure

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21 line bus fare

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21 (Lothian Buses)

The first stop of the 21 bus route is Royal Infirmary, Edinburgh Royal Infirmary and the last stop is King's Road, Portobello. 21 (Portobello) is operational during everyday.

Additional information: 21 has 23 stops and the total trip duration for this route is approximately 18 minutes.

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