Bus from Edinburgh to Longniddry
4 direct routes · 44–68 min · first bus 05:57, last bus 23:55 (weekdays); night service N124 runs 00:39–03:24.
Next buses to Longniddry as of 13:46
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Edinburgh, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 124 | East Coast Buses | ~55 min | 31 | Sat 30 · Sun 22 | 05:57 | 23:55 | St Andrew's House (opp) | Railway Station (opp) | Musselburgh, Prestonpans, Cockenzie & Port Seton |
| 111 | Prentice Coaches | ~68 min | 10 | Sat 6 · no Sunday buses | 07:30 | 18:35 | Royal Infirmary (Stop IN) | Railway Station (opp) | Danderhall, Newton Village, Millerhill, Old Craighall, Musselburgh, Whitecraig & 6 more |
| X5 | East Coast Buses | ~44 min | 6 | Sat 5 · no Sunday buses | 09:00 | 17:24 | Princes Street (west) (Stop PD) | Railway Station (opp) | Prestonpans, Cockenzie & Port Seton |
| N124 | East Coast Buses | ~50 min | 2 | weekends only | 00:39 | 03:24 | Princes Street (west) (Stop PD) | Railway Station (opp) | Musselburgh, Prestonpans, Cockenzie & Port Seton |
Times are for the first boarding point in Edinburgh on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 124 bus, 111 bus or X5 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Edinburgh to Longniddry?
4 routes run directly from Edinburgh to Longniddry: the 124 (East Coast Buses), the 111 (Prentice Coaches), the X5 (East Coast Buses), the N124 (East Coast Buses). The most frequent is the 124, 31 times each weekday — board at St Andrew's House (opp) and get off at Railway Station (opp), about 55 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Edinburgh to Longniddry?
Between 44 minutes on the X5 and 68 on the 111, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Musselburgh, Prestonpans, Cockenzie, Port Seton on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Edinburgh to Longniddry?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:57 and the last around 23:55 — and night service N124 runs 00:39–03:24. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Edinburgh to Longniddry?
Fares on this journey are set by the operator — the England fare cap doesn't apply in Scotland. Under-22s, over-60s and eligible disabled passengers travel free with a National Entitlement Card.
Same journey, other stops
The same trip, starting or ending at a town centre that has its own page here.