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4 Line

Musselburgh - Fairmilehead

Lothian Buses

Lothian Buses 4 Bus Route Schedule and Stops (Updated)

The 4 bus (Fairmilehead) has 61 stops departing from Queen Margaret University, Musselburgh and ending at Swanston Drive, Fairmilehead.

Choose any of the 4 bus stops below to find updated real-time schedules and to see their route map.

Direction: Fairmilehead (61 stops)

  • Queen Margaret University, Musselburgh

  • Milton Link, Magdalene

  • Corbiewynd, Magdalene

  • Parrotshot, Magdalene

  • The Jewel, Bingham

  • Durham Road South, Bingham

  • Bingham Crescent, Bingham

  • Bingham Avenue, Bingham

  • Duddingston View, Bingham

  • Duddingston Avenue, Duddingston

  • Duddingston Mills, Willowbrae

  • Northfield Farm Avenue, Mountcastle

  • Northfield Square, Mountcastle

  • Northfield Road, Mountcastle

  • Royal High Primary, Mountcastle

  • Piershill Square East, Mountcastle

  • Piershill Square West, Mountcastle

  • Meadowbank House, Meadowbank

  • Meadowbank Stadium, Meadowbank

  • Wishaw Terrace, Meadowbank

  • Marionville Road, Abbeyhill

  • Abbeyhill

  • Brunton Place, Hillside

  • Wellington Street, Hillside

  • Brunswick Street, Hillside

  • Leopold Place, Hillside

  • Leith Street, Greenside

  • Princes Street (Waverley Steps), Edinburgh

  • Princes Street (Scott Mon.), Edinburgh

  • Princes Street (West), Edinburgh

  • Shandwick Place, West End

  • Atholl Crescent, Haymarket

  • Haymarket Station, Haymarket

  • Caledonian Village, Dalry

  • Dalry Primary School, Dalry

  • Murieston Crescent, Dalry

  • Springwell House, North Merchiston

  • St Michaels Church, North Merchiston

  • Shandon Place, North Merchiston

  • Hermand Street, Gorgie

  • Hutchison Crossway, Slateford

  • Hutchison Place, Slateford

  • Slateford Station, Slateford

  • Allan Park Road, Slateford

  • Craiglockhart Church, Craiglockhart

  • Craiglockhart Campus, Craiglockhart

  • Craiglockhart Park, Firrhill

  • Craiglockhart Road, Firrhill

  • Oxgangs Primary School, Firrhill

  • Colinton Mains Loan, Firrhill

  • Oxgangs Terrace, Firrhill

  • Oxgangs Avenue, Oxgangs

  • Oxgangs Library, Oxgangs

  • Cockit Hat, Oxgangs

  • New Swanston, Swanston

  • Swanston Road, Swanston

  • Caiystane View, Swanston

  • Fairmile Avenue, Swanston

  • Fairmilehead Crossroads, Fairmilehead

  • Swanston Avenue, Fairmilehead

  • Swanston Drive, Fairmilehead

4 FAQ

  • What time does the 4 bus start operating?

    Services on the 4 bus start at 04:53 on Sunday.

  • What time does the 4 bus stop working?

    Services on the 4 bus stop at 23:08 on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday.

  • What time does the 4 bus arrive?

    When does the Musselburgh - Fairmilehead bus line come? for live arrival times and to see the full schedule for the Musselburgh - Fairmilehead bus line that is closest to your location.

  • Does the Lothian Buses 4 bus line run on Early May Bank Holiday?

    The 4 bus's operating hours on Early May Bank Holiday may change. Check the Moovit app for latest changes and live updates.

  • Is there a 4 bus stop near me?

    to view the nearest 4 bus stop.

Lothian Buses 4 bus Route Map - Fairmilehead

4 Bus Schedule

4 bus route operates everyday. Regular schedule hours: 04:54-23:08

DayOperating HoursFrequency (min)
Mon04:54-23:0819-30
Tue04:54-23:0819-30
Wed04:54-23:0819-30
Thu04:54-23:0819-30
Fri04:54-23:0819-30
Sat05:04-23:0820-30
Sun04:53-23:0830-34

Lothian Buses Service Alerts

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4 line bus fare

Lothian Buses 4 (Fairmilehead) prices may change based on several factors. For more information about Lothian Buses tickets costs please check the Moovit app or Lothian Buses’s official website.

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4 (Lothian Buses)

The first stop of the 4 bus route is Queen Margaret University, Musselburgh and the last stop is Swanston Drive, Fairmilehead. 4 (Fairmilehead) is operational during everyday.

Additional information: 4 has 61 stops and the total trip duration for this route is approximately 70 minutes.

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