On Sunday 1 December, a service change will take effect on Lothian Country’s network to help support growth in the region, providing better access and greater journey opportunities for customers in West Lothian and west Edinburgh.
With new developments in Winchburgh and increasing customer demand in Kirkliston due to significant growth in recent years, a new express service X19 will be introduced to provide direct links to the city 7 days a week.
Adult customers will benefit from £3.00 single fares between Winchburgh and the city centre. For regular travellers, DAYticket bundles of 5 and 20 tickets will provide best-value, and are available for the countryWEST and lothianWEST zones.
For those travelling on Service X19 from Kirkliston to the city centre, a £2.00 adult single fare will apply. Daily and weekly contactless capping and Ridacard provide full access to the city’s bus network.
A new night bus service will also be introduced between Edinburgh, Kirkliston and Winchburgh, operating 7 days a week.
See below for a full outline of the service change, including links to timetables.
If you need any assistance, please reach out on our social media channels, pop into one of our TravelHubs to speak to a member of the team. Alternatively, you can give our 24/7 phone bus information line a call on 0131 555 6363.
Service change summary
New service introduced between Winchburgh and Edinburgh via Kirkliston and Newbridge, up to every 30 minutes, 7 days-a-week.
Minor timetable changes.
No change.
No change.
Revised route in Winchburgh via Duntarvie Castle Road, also including some additional early morning journeys.
Morning and evening J4/M8 journey withdrawn due to poor customer numbers.
No change.
Minor timetable changes.
Minor timetable changes.
Minor timetable changes.
No change.
Service now runs weekends only due to low customer demand, however Broxburn and Uphall will continue to be served by the extension of Service N43.
Weekend Service N18 will continue to operate between Edinburgh and Bathgate only, the section to Whitburn withdrawn due to low customer demand.
Route extended to include Kirkliston and Winchburgh (some journeys continue to Broxburn, Uphall and Royston Roundabout). Route will continue to serve Ferrymuir Retail Park but will omit Scotstoun.
