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5 Line

Swanston - Magdalene

Lothian Buses

Lothian Buses 5 Bus Route Schedule and Stops (Updated)

The 5 bus (Swanston) has 59 stops departing from Asda the Jewel, Magdalene and ending at Hunter's Tryst, Swanston.

Choose any of the 5 bus stops below to find updated real-time schedules and to see their route map.

Direction: Swanston (59 stops)

  • Asda the Jewel, Magdalene

  • Magdalene Drive, Magdalene

  • Hope Lane, Magdalene

  • Portobello High School, Magdalene

  • Milton Gardens North, Durham

  • Durham Place West, Durham

  • Durham Terrace, Durham

  • Duddingston Road, Mountcastle

  • Figgate Park, Mountcastle

  • Mountcastle Gardens, Mountcastle

  • Mountcastle Grove, 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

  • South Bridge, Old Town

  • Surgeons' Hall, South Side

  • St Partick Square, South Side

  • Bernard Terrace, South Side

  • Newington Road, Newington

  • Salisbury Place, Mayfield

  • Seton Place, Mayfield

  • Cumin Place, Mayfield

  • Lauder Road, Mayfield

  • Grange Cemetery, Mayfield

  • Beaufort Road, Mayfield

  • Mount Grange, the Grange

  • Whitehouse Loan, the Grange

  • Greenhill Gardens, the Grange

  • Clinton Road, Morningside

  • Churchhill, Morningside

  • Springvalley Gardens, Morningside

  • Morningside Station, Morningside

  • Comiston Gardens, Morningside

  • South Morningside Primary School, Braids

  • Braid Burn, Braids

  • Greenbank Loan, Greenbank

  • Greenbank Park, Greenbank

  • Greenbank Row, Greenbank

  • Braidburn Valley, Oxgangs

  • Oxgangs Crescent, Oxgangs

  • Oxgangs Green, Oxgangs

  • Oxgangs Place, Oxgangs

  • Oxgangs Avenue, Oxgangs

  • Oxgangs Library, Oxgangs

  • Cockit Hat, Oxgangs

  • New Swanston, Swanston

  • Howe Park, Swanston

  • Hunter's Tryst, Swanston

5 FAQ

  • What time does the 5 bus start operating?

    Services on the 5 bus start at 04:47 on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.

  • What time does the 5 bus stop working?

    Services on the 5 bus stop at 23:05 on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday.

  • What time does the 5 bus arrive?

    When does the Swanston - Magdalene bus line come? Check Live Arrival Times for live arrival times and to see the full schedule for the Swanston - Magdalene bus line that is closest to your location.

  • Is there a 5 bus stop near me?

    Click here to view the nearest 5 bus stop.

5 Bus Schedule

5 bus route operates everyday. Regular schedule hours: 04:47 - 23:05

DayOperating HoursFrequency (min)
Mon04:47 - 23:0520 - 30
Tue04:47 - 23:0520 - 30
Wed04:47 - 23:0520 - 30
Thu04:47 - 23:0520 - 30
Fri04:47 - 23:0520 - 30
Sat05:46 - 23:0520 - 30
Sun05:58 - 23:0530 - 32

Lothian Buses Service Alerts

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5 line bus fare

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5 (Lothian Buses)

The first stop of the 5 bus route is Asda the Jewel, Magdalene and the last stop is Hunter's Tryst, Swanston. 5 (Swanston) is operational during everyday.

Additional information: 5 has 59 stops and the total trip duration for this route is approximately 64 minutes.

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