Comic Con Scotland is back at the Royal Highland Centre on 11–12 October, and Lothian’s Service 98 will be standing by to take you to a galaxy (not that far, far away!) full of cosplay, collectibles, and celebrity guests.
Buses are expected to be busy so be sure to plan ahead and give yourself plenty of time to complete your journey to the venue. Scroll down for ticket info, fares, and journey planning…
May the bus force be with you!
Travelling from Edinburgh city centre
Lothian’s Service 98 will depart from George Street (outside the Assembly Rooms) with the first departure at 07:55. Buses will run up to every 15 minutes and there will be additional pick-up points at the West End (stop SD), Haymarket (stop HH) in addition to the regular Service 31 stops along Corstorphine Road until Maybury.
From the Royal Highland Centre, there will be regular departures until 18:20.
Service 98 Timetable
Departures from city centre (outside Assembly Rooms, George Street)
07:55, 08:10, 08:30, 08:50, 09:10, 09:30, 09:45, 10:00, 10:15, 10:30, 10:50, 11:10, 11:30, 11:50, 12:15, 12:40, 13:10, 13:40, 14:10, 14:40, 15:00, 15:20, 15:40, 16:00, 16:20, 16:35 and 16:50.
Departures from Royal Highland Centre
09:10, 09:30, 09:50, 10:10, 10:25, 10:40, 11:10, 11:35, 12:05, 12:35, 13:05, 13:35, 14:05, 14:25, 14:45, 15:05, 15:25, 15:45, 16:00, 16:15, 16:30, 16:45, 17:05, 17:15, 17:40, 17:55, 18:10 and 18:20.
Ways To Pay
Tickets for Service 98 can be purchased on-bus via contactless or through our Bus & Tram app.
| Ticket TYPE | PRICE |
|---|---|
| Adult (Single) | £6.00 |
| Adult (Return) | £8.50 |
| Network Day Ticket* | £12.50 |
*Network Day Ticket provides unlimited travel on day and NightBus services across our entire network.
Under 22s, over 60s and disabled customers can travel for FREE provided they hold a valid Young Scot NEC/Scottish NEC. Ridacards are also accepted on Service 98.
Please note that only the above tickets/products are valid on the Service 98 – no other tickets will be accepted for travel on this service.
Travelling from North Edinburgh
Lothian’s Service 17 operates from Ocean Terminal to Edinburgh Airport via Newhaven, Granton, Muirhouse, Blackhall, Clermiston and DrumBrae. Alight at Airport Hotels. It’s a 10-15 minute walk from there to the Royal Highland Centre.
Buses operate up to every 30 minutes.
Contactless payments with daily and weekly capping. Your card or device is your ticket, so one per person.
Purchase tickets in advance using the Bus & Tram app, including discounted bundles of Day Tickets on East Coast Buses and Lothian Country services.
With our season ticket, Ridacard, enjoy unlimited journeys on day and night services across Edinburgh, including Edinburgh Airport.
Purchase a ticket on board using cash (exact fare only) or contactless (without capping).
Travelling from South Edinburgh
Lothian’s Service 18 operates from Fort Kinnaird to Edinburgh Airport via Royal Infirmary, Kaimes, Mortonhall, Oxgangs, Westside Plaza and Sighthill.
Alight at Airport Hotels. It’s a 10-15 minute walk from there to the Royal Highland Centre.
Contactless payments with daily and weekly capping. Your card or device is your ticket, so one per person.
Purchase tickets in advance using the Bus & Tram app, including discounted bundles of Day Tickets on East Coast Buses and Lothian Country services.
With our season ticket, Ridacard, enjoy unlimited journeys on day and night services across Edinburgh, including Edinburgh Airport.
Purchase a ticket on board using cash (exact fare only) or contactless (without capping).
Travelling from West Lothian, Ratho and Queensferry
Lothian Country Service X18 – Whitburn, Bathgate & Broxburn
Lothian Country’s Service X18 operates direct from Whitburn, Armadale, Bathgate, Uphall, Broxburn to A8 (Ingliston Road) with buses running up to every 30 minutes.
Lothian Country Service X19 – Winchburgh
Lothian Country’s Service X19 operates direct from Winchburgh to A8 (Ingliston Road) with buses up to every 30 minutes.
Lothian Country Service 70 – Ratho
Lothian Country’s Service 70 operates from Hermiston Park & Ride (via Ratho) to A8 (Ingliston Road) with buses up to every 60 minutes.
Lothian Country Service 71 – Queensferry
Lothian Country’s Service 71 operates from Queensferry to A8 (Ingliston Road) with buses departing up to every hour until 18:50.
Contactless payments with daily and weekly capping. Your card or device is your ticket, so one per person.
Purchase tickets in advance using the Bus & Tram app, including discounted bundles of Day Tickets on East Coast Buses and Lothian Country services.
With our season ticket, Ridacard, enjoy unlimited journeys on day and night services across Edinburgh, including Edinburgh Airport.
Purchase a ticket on board using cash (exact fare only) or contactless (without capping).