Bus 49 route
Route stops
113 stops • 2 directions
- Royal Infirmary
- RH Sick Children (Little France Crescent)
- Craigmillar Castle Road
- Kingston Avenue
- Walter Scott Avenue
- Craigmillar Cemetery
- Bridgend Cottages
- Cameron Toll
- Cameron Toll Centre
- Suffolk Road
- East Savile Road
- Mayfield Gardens
- Minto Street
- Salisbury Place
- Newington Road
- Bernard Terrace
- St Patrick Square
- Surgeons' Hall
- South Bridge
- Leith Street
- Elm Row
- Shrubhill
- Pilrig Street
- Balfour Street
- Foot of the Walk
- Duke Street
- Vanburgh Place
- Somerset Place
- Gladstone Place
- Ryehill Terrace
- Restalrig Circus
- Lochend Avenue
- Sleigh Drive
- Findlay Avenue
- Restalrig Drive
- Loaning Road
- Loganlea Road
- Craigentinny Crossroads (Britwell Crescent)
- Christiemillar Avenue
- Vandeleur Avenue
- Bryce Avenue
- Portobello Road
- King's Road
- Bridge Street
- Portobello Town Hall
- Brighton Place (Rosefield Place)
- Southfield Place
- Durham Place Lane
- Milton Road
- Magdalene Drive
- The Jewel
- Parrotshot
- Corbiewynd
- Milton Link
- Fort Kinnaird East
- Whitehill Road
- Fort Kinnaird
- Fort Kinnaird
- Fort Kinnaird East
- Milton Link
- Corbiewynd
- Parrotshot
- The Jewel
- Magdalene Drive
- Milton Road
- Durham Place Lane
- Southfield Place (Station Brae)
- Brighton Place (Rosefield Place)
- Portobello Town Hall
- Bridge Street
- King's Road
- Portobello Road
- Bryce Avenue
- Vandeleur Avenue
- Christiemillar Avenue
- Craigentinny Crossroads
- Loganlea Road
- Loaning Road
- Restalrig Drive
- Findlay Avenue
- Sleigh Drive
- Lochend Avenue
- Restalrig Circus
- Ryehill Terrace
- Summerfield Place
- Somerset Place
- Duke Street
- Academy Street
- Foot of the Walk
- Balfour Street
- Pilrig Street
- Shrubhill
- Elm Row
- Leith Street
- South Bridge
- Surgeons' Hall
- St Patrick Square
- Bernard Terrace
- Newington Road
- Salisbury Place
- Minto Street
- Mayfield Gardens
- East Savile Road
- Suffolk Road
- Lady Road (Cameron Toll Interchange)
- Cameron Toll Centre
- Cameron Toll
- Craigmillar Cemetery
- Walter Scott Avenue
- Kingston Avenue
- Craigmillar Castle Road
- RH Sick Children (Little France Crescent)
- Royal Infirmary
Route map

Common Questions About This Route
We've gathered all the essentials based on open data. Straight answers to the questions people ask most often.What number is assigned to this route?
Route number is 49. Remember it—the number stays the same everywhere: on the stop display, in apps, on the vehicle itself. Look for 49 specifically. If you're not sure you found the right stop, just ask someone nearby: 'Does bus 49 stop here?'
Where does bus #49 run?
This route serves the Edinburgh (UK) region. In larger metro areas, routes can pass through several districts or towns. To know for sure if it works for you, pull up the route map and check the key stops and direction.
Who's the official operator?
Operator is Lothian Buses. This is the official company responsible for the route. If you run into problems (rude driver, breakdown, dirty vehicle, delays)—contact them. It helps to note the time, direction, and route number—makes your complaint more specific and gets handled faster. Contact info is usually on the company website or in transit apps.
Which transit system does it belong to?
This route is part of the 'Lothian Buses' transit system. Within one network, payment and transfer rules are often consistent. Terms can differ though, so check current fares and payment methods in up-to-date sources before your trip.
Additional Route Information
Bus 49: Royal Infirmary => Fort Kinnaird
Reference
49
Origin
Royal Infirmary
Destination
Fort Kinnaird
Route network
Lothian Buses
Operator
Lothian Buses
Bus 49: Fort Kinnaird => Royal Infirmary
Reference
49
Origin
Fort Kinnaird
Destination
Royal Infirmary
Route network
Lothian Buses
Operator
Lothian Buses
Quick overview
Explore the bus 49 route in Edinburgh (UK). 2 directions, 113 stops, and an interactive route map available in one place.
Data source
The data is obtained from open sources and may contain inaccuracies. Route information is updated regularly.
