Bus trial between Pathead and Penicuik

800 community bus service

From Monday 31 March 2025 we are trialling a bus service connecting our Midlothian communities from east to west for six months.

Key locations along the route include:

• Vogrie Country Park
• Tesco, Dalkeith
• Auchendinny
• Midlothian train stations
• Midlothian Community Hospital
• Straiton Retail Park

Free during trial period

During the trial the service is free as it is being delivered using some funding from the council's dividend from Lothian buses.

If it becomes a full service, fares would be in line with other Lothian bus services.

800: Pathead to Penicuik timetable

Full service timetable and map on Traveline Scotland (from 31/3/25)

Passengers will be picked up on the route if not at the designated bus stop but they put their hand out to hail it. 

* Afternoon service does not run on a Friday.

800: Penicuik to Pathead timetable

Full service timetable and map on Traveline Scotland (from 31/3/25)

* Afternoon service does not run on a Friday.