Travel to Terminal V with LothianOur Service 98 provides links to and from the city centre

The Service 98 special bus for Terminal V.
Lothian is returning as Terminal V’s official travel partner on 19-20 April, with the special Service 98 providing links direct from the city centre straight to the Royal Highland Centre and Showground!

From city centre

Lothian’s Service 98 will leave from George Street (outside the Assembly Rooms) with the first departure at 11:30 and last departure at 16:45. Buses will run up to every 8 minutes and there will be additional pick-up points at the West End (stop SD), Haymarket (stop HH) and the regular service 31 stops along Corstorphine Road until Maybury.

From Terminal V

The first departure will be at 20:00 and the last departure at 23:35. Buses will run up to every 8 minutes and there will be additional pick-up points at the West End (stop SD), Haymarket (stop HH) and the 31 stops along Corstorphine Road until Maybury.

Timetables
SATURDAY 19 APRIL 2025
Departures from city centre (George Street) 11:30, 11:50, 12:10, 12:30, 12:45 then every 10 minutes until 16:45.
Departures from Royal Highland Centre 20:00, 20:20, 20:40, 21:00, 21:20, 21:40 then frequent departures until 23:45.
SUNDAY 20 APRIL 2025
Departures from city centre (George Street) 11:30, 12:00, 13:00, 13:15, 13:30, 13:45, 13:58 then every 12 minutes until 16:45.
Departures from Royal Highland Centre 20:00, 20:20, 20:40, 21:00, 21:20, 21:40 then frequent departures until 23:45.
Tickets and Fares

Tickets can be purchased on-bus via contactless only or in advance on our Bus & Tram App.

Holders of a valid National Entitlement Card (NEC) or Young Scot NEC can travel for free on this service. Ridacards are also accepted on Service 98.

Ticket Type price validity
Single £5.50 Valid for one journey on Service 98
Return £8.00 Valid for a return journey on Service 98
Network DayTicket £12.50 Valid for unlimited travel on day and NightBus services across our entire network.
Travelling on other services

You can also reach Ingliston via Lothian’s regular bus services that provide links from other locations across Edinburgh and the surrounding areas.

Please note that these services will be less frequent than the dedicated Terminal V Service 98 service, particularly late at night. Please plan your journey in advance.

Bus Service Operator Areas served
Service 17 Lothian Buses From Leith and North Edinburgh, serving hotel stops at Edinburgh Airport.
Service 18 Lothian Buses From south Edinburgh, serving hotel stops at Edinburgh Airport.
Service X18 Lothian Country From Whitburn, Bathgate and Broxburn, serving stops on the A8.
Service X19 Lothian Country From Winchburgh, serving stops on the A8.
Service 70 Lothian Country From Ratho, serving stops on the A8.
Service 71 Lothian Country From Queensferry, serving stops on the A8.