Winter with Midland Bluebird 2025
The festive season is here, so we’ve put together a handy guide to get you around, along with information about local events and attractions that you can travel to this winter for a great day out with Midland Bluebird.
Whether you are dashing out for some last minute gifts or visiting family and friends, opt for the bus and remember if you are under 22 or over 60 you can travel free with a National Entitlement Card.
Festive Timetables
Christmas Eve – Saturday timetable will operate on all routes except the following services which will run to their normal Monday to Friday timetables: 29/F29, 72/72A, 178/178A/178B, F1, F2, F14/F14A, F16, F25, F45, 13, 60, X39.
Services will finish earlier than normal, click here for early finishes timetable.
Christmas Day – Special X38 service every 2 hours between Edinburgh and Linlithgow. No other buses will run
Boxing Day – Special X38 service every 2 hours between Edinburgh and Linlithgow. No other buses will run
27th December – Saturday timetable
28th December – Sunday timetable
29th December – Saturday timetable will operate on all routes except the following services which will run to their normal Monday to Friday timetables. 29/F29, 72/72A, 178/178A/178B, F1, F2, F14/F14A, F16, F25, F45, 13, 60, X39.
30th December – Saturday timetable will operate on all routes except the following services which will run to their normal Monday to Friday timetables. 29/F29, 72/72A, 178/178A/178B, F1, F2, F14/F14A, F16, F25, F45, 13, 60, X39.
Hogmanay – Saturday timetable will operate on all routes except the following services which will run to their normal Monday to Friday timetables: 29/F29, 72/72A, 178/178A/178B, F1, F2, F14/F14A, F16, F25, F45, 13, 60, X39.
Services will finish earlier than normal, click here for early finishes timetable.
New Year's Day - Special X38 service every 2 hours between Edinburgh and Linlithgow. No other buses will run
2nd January - Special X38 service every 2 hours between Edinburgh and Linlithgow. No other buses will run
3rd January - Saturday timetable
Customer Services Opening Times
Our customer services team are here to help throughout the festive period. Check out their opening hours below.
Christmas Eve – 7am-5pm
Christmas Day – closed
Boxing Day – closed
27th December – 9am-5pm
28th December – closed
29th December – 7am-6pm
30th December – 7am-6pm
Hogmanay – 7am – 5pm
New Year’s Day – closed
2nd January – closed
3rd January – 9am-5pm
Things to Do
Check out our guide on what’s on during the festive period - click here for some great ideas to keep you and your family entertained this winter.
It's easy to get about by bus with Midland Bluebird- simply download the Midland Bluebird app from the app store and use our journey planner.
From everyone at Midland Bluebird, we wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!