Bus from Edinburgh to North Berwick
3 direct routes · about 89 min · first bus 05:57, last bus 23:55 (weekdays); night service N124 runs at 00:39.
Next buses to North Berwick as of 12:01
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 | ~89 min | 31 | Sat 30 · Sun 22 | 05:57 | 23:55 | St Andrew's House (opp) | Dundas Avenue (adj) | Musselburgh, Prestonpans, Cockenzie, Port Seton, Longniddry, Aberlady & 2 more |
| X5 | East Coast Buses | ~78 min | 6 | Sat 5 · no Sunday buses | 09:00 | 17:24 | Princes Street (west) (Stop PD) | Dundas Avenue (adj) | Prestonpans, Cockenzie, Port Seton, Longniddry, Aberlady, Gullane & 1 more |
| N124 | East Coast Buses | ~77 min | 1 | weekends only | 00:39 | 00:39 | Princes Street (west) (Stop PD) | Dundas Avenue (adj) | Musselburgh, Prestonpans, Cockenzie, Port Seton, Longniddry, Aberlady & 2 more |
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 or X5 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Edinburgh to North Berwick?
3 routes run directly from Edinburgh to North Berwick: the 124 (East Coast Buses), 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 Dundas Avenue (adj), about 89 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Edinburgh to North Berwick?
Around 89 minutes on the 124, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Musselburgh, Prestonpans, Cockenzie, Port Seton and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Edinburgh to North Berwick?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:57 and the last around 23:55 — and night service N124 runs at 00:39. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Edinburgh to North Berwick?
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.