N3
Birkenside ↔ Haymarket Bus Times
NO MORE BUSES TODAY
First tomorrow: 01:12
SATURDAY · 5 services01:12 — 04:12
The N3 bus runs between Birkenside and Haymarket, operated by Lothian Buses. This route has 80 stops. Looking like 11°C and clear for the next bus at 01:12 tomorrow. Pleasant enough for the wait.
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:
BirkensideGorebridgeArnistonHunterfieldGreenhallGowkshillNewtongrangeBryansMayfieldEasthousesKippielawDalkeithEskbankMelville NurseryGilmertonMoredunGreenendThe InchNether LibertonNewingtonSouth SideOld TownEdinburghEdinburgh West EndHaymarket
Where does the N3 bus stop?
The N3 serves 80 stops passing through Birkenside, Gorebridge, Arniston, Hunterfield, Greenhall, Gowkshill, Newtongrange, Bryans, Mayfield, Easthouses, Kippielaw, Dalkeith, Eskbank, Melville Nursery, Gilmerton, Moredun, Greenend, The Inch, Nether Liberton, Newington, South Side, Old Town, Edinburgh, Edinburgh West End and Haymarket. You can find the full list of stops with a route map further up this page.
Does the N3 run on weekends?
Yes, the N3 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 N3?
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 N3 run on bank holidays?
There is no specific bank holiday timetable listed for the N3. 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 80 bus stops across 25 areas.