Bus - 48

48 Line

Birkenside - Musselburgh

Lothian Buses

Lothian Buses 48 Bus Route Schedule and Stops (Updated)

The 48 bus (Birkenside) has 99 stops departing from Musselburgh Grammar School, Musselburgh and ending at Terminus, Birkenside.

Choose any of the 48 bus stops below to find updated real-time schedules and to see their route map.

Direction: Birkenside (99 stops)

  • Musselburgh Grammar School, Musselburgh

  • Rothesay Place, Musselburgh

  • Newbigging, Musselburgh

  • High Street (Stop D), Musselburgh

  • Bridge Street, Musselburgh

  • Brunton Theatre Journey Hub, Musselburgh

  • North High Street, Musselburgh

  • Fisherrow, Musselburgh

  • Harbour Point, Musselburgh

  • Olive Bank Road, Musselburgh

  • Eskview Road, Musselburgh

  • Eskview Crescent, Musselburgh

  • Stoneybank Gardens, Stoneybank

  • Whitehill Avenue, Stoneybank

  • Whitehill Gardens, Stoneybank

  • Denholm Drive, Stoneybank

  • Clayknowes Court, Stoneybank

  • Clayknowes Avenue, Stoneybank

  • Stoneyhill Drive, Stoneybank

  • Newhailes Roundabout, Musselburgh

  • Benhar Road, Newcraighall

  • Whitehill Street, Newcraighall

  • Newcraighall Drive, Newcraighall

  • Fort Kinnaird East, Newcraighall

  • Fort Kinnaird, Newcraighall

  • Fort Kinnaird West, Newcraighall

  • Peacocktail Close, Newcraighall

  • Jack Kane Centre, Niddrie

  • Hay Drive, Niddrie

  • Hay Avenue, Niddrie

  • Wauchope Road, Niddrie

  • St Teresa Church, Craigmillar

  • Niddrie Marischal Drive, Craigmillar

  • Niddrie House Avenue, Craigmillar

  • Greendykes Terrace, Craigmillar

  • Sandilands Close, Edmonstone

  • Scrm, Edinburgh Royal Infirmary

  • Royal Infirmary, Edinburgh Royal Infirmary

  • Little France Road, Little France

  • Fernieside Drive, Moredun

  • Fernieside Grove, Moredun

  • The Wisp, Danderhall

  • Old Dalkeith Road, Danderhall

  • Sheriffhall Park And Ride, Danderhall

  • Campend, Danderhall

  • Melville Gate Road, Dalkeith

  • Lugton Brae, Dalkeith

  • Glebe Street, Dalkeith

  • Old Edinburgh Road, Dalkeith

  • Buccleuch Street, Dalkeith

  • James Lean Avenue, Dalkeith

  • Bruce Gardens, Dalkeith

  • Primrose Terrace, Dalkeith

  • Hepburn Drive, Dalkeith

  • Easthouses Road, Kippielaw

  • Easthouses Way, Easthouses

  • Little Acre, Easthouses

  • Hawthorn Crescent, Mayfield

  • Hawthorn Centre, Mayfield

  • Mayfield Place, Mayfield

  • Elm Place, Mayfield

  • Buckie Road, Mayfield

  • Oak Crescent, Mayfield

  • Finlay Place, Mayfield

  • Larch Crescent, Mayfield

  • Hughes Crescent, Mayfield

  • The Kilns, Mayfield

  • Sycamore Road, Mayfield

  • Stone Place, Mayfield

  • Newbattle Centre, Mayfield

  • Newbattle Centre, Mayfield

  • Blackcot Road, Mayfield

  • Blackcot Avenue, Mayfield

  • Suttieslea Place, Bryans

  • Hamilton Crescent, Bryans

  • Bryans Avenue, Newtongrange

  • Park Road, Newtongrange

  • Station Road, Newtongrange

  • St Anne's Court, Newtongrange

  • Dean Park Place, Newtongrange

  • Fourth Street, Newtongrange

  • Mining Museum, Newtongrange

  • Mcgahey Court, Newtongrange

  • The Crescent, Gowkshill

  • Gowkshill Farm, Gowkshill

  • St Andrews Primary School, Gowkshill

  • Greenhall Road, Greenhall

  • Barleyknowe Crescent, Greenhall

  • Greenhall Crescent, Hunterfield

  • Arniston Engine, Arniston

  • Leisure Centre, Gorebridge

  • Newbyres Crescent, Gorebridge

  • Gore Avenue, Gorebridge

  • Newbyres Crescent, Gorebridge

  • Police Station, Gorebridge

  • Gorebridge Inn, Gorebridge

  • Powdermill Brae, Birkenside

  • Powdermill Brae, Birkenside

  • Terminus, Birkenside

48 FAQ

  • What time does the 48 bus start operating?

    Services on the 48 bus start at 04:06 on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday.

  • What time does the 48 bus stop working?

    Services on the 48 bus stop at 23:22 on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday.

  • What time does the 48 bus arrive?

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

  • Does the Lothian Buses 48 bus line run on Early May Bank Holiday?

    The 48 bus's operating hours on Early May Bank Holiday may change. Check the Moovit app for latest changes and live updates.

  • Is there a 48 bus stop near me?

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Lothian Buses 48 bus Route Map - Birkenside

PDF Version: 48 timetable, stops and map

48 Bus Schedule

48 bus route operates everyday. Regular schedule hours: 04:06-23:22

DayOperating HoursFrequency (min)
Mon04:06-23:2226-32
Tue04:06-23:2226-32
Wed04:06-23:2226-32
Thu04:06-23:2226-32
Fri04:06-23:2226-32
Sat04:06-23:2225-32
Sun04:20-23:2229-38
View full timetable online

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48 line bus fare

Lothian Buses 48 (Birkenside) 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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48 (Lothian Buses)

The first stop of the 48 bus route is Musselburgh Grammar School, Musselburgh and the last stop is Terminus, Birkenside. 48 (Birkenside) is operational during everyday.

Additional information: 48 has 99 stops and the total trip duration for this route is approximately 88 minutes.

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