18
Newcraighall ↔ Edinburgh Airport Bus Times
04:15
171 minAirport 05:2605:40
256 minAirport 06:5206:40
316 minAirport 07:5307:40
376 minAirport 08:5708:15
411 minAirport 09:33SUNDAY · 28 services03:07 — 23:50
The 18 bus runs between Newcraighall and Edinburgh Airport, operated by Lothian Buses. This route has 83 stops. Looking like 11°C and clear for the next bus at 03:07. Pleasant enough for the wait.
Number 18 Bus Timetable
Inbound
Accessibility: Drivers and staff receive training on disabilities. Buses prioritize safety and accessibility features. A dedicated Accessibility and Inclusion Officer handles queries via
[email protected]. National Entitlement Card holders travel free on day services.
Fares & Tickets
ContactlessCash
Daily cap 5.70, weekly cap 26.50 via TapTapCap on Lothian Buses day services
Ticket Types
Lothian Buses Single AdultLothian Buses Single Child (5-15)City Day AdultCity Day Child (5-15)City LateNetwork Adult
Passes through:
NewcraighallNiddrieCraigmillarEdmonstoneEdinburgh Royal InfirmaryMoredunGilmertonGracemountKaimesMortonhallFairmileheadSwanstonOxgangsFirrhillColintonWester HailesCaldersSighthillSouth GyleEdinburgh ParkGogarInglistonEdinburgh Airport
Where does the 18 bus stop?
The 18 serves 83 stops passing through Newcraighall, Niddrie, Craigmillar, Edmonstone, Edinburgh Royal Infirmary, Moredun, Gilmerton, Gracemount, Kaimes, Mortonhall, Fairmilehead, Swanston, Oxgangs, Firrhill, Colinton, Wester Hailes, Calders, Sighthill, South Gyle, Edinburgh Park, Gogar, Ingliston and Edinburgh Airport. You can find the full list of stops with a route map further up this page.
Does the 18 run on weekends?
Yes, the 18 runs on Saturdays and Sundays. The weekend timetable may have fewer departures than weekdays - use the day tabs above to compare.
Can I use a bus pass on the 18?
Up to 3 children under 5 travel free with fare-paying adult. Children aged 5-15 pay child fares. National Entitlement Card or Young Scot Card holders travel free on day services.
Does the 18 run on bank holidays?
There is no specific bank holiday timetable listed for the 18. On bank holidays, most operators run a Sunday or reduced service. Contact Lothian Buses to confirm bank holiday arrangements.
Sources:
Bus Open Data Service (BODS) for timetable and route data · www.lothianbuses.com for operator information
NOC: LOTH
Valid from 09 Mar 2026 to 18 May 2027
Source: Bus Open Data Service
· Last updated: 28 Mar 2026
This route serves 83 bus stops across 23 areas.