🚌 Bus from Edinburgh to Prestonpans
9 direct routes · about 85 min · first bus 04:50, last bus 23:06 (weekdays).
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Lothian Buses | ~85 min | 90 | 04:50 | 23:06 | Clerwood Terminus (at) |
| X4 | East Coast Buses | ~46 min | 30 | 06:02 | 22:49 | West Maitland Street (Stop HD) |
| 124 | East Coast Buses | ~59 min | 29 | 06:40 | 23:42 | Semple Street (N-bound) |
| X5 | East Coast Buses | ~37 min | 11 | 08:13 | 18:42 | Frederick Street (Stop GE) |
| 111 | Prentice Coaches | ~50 min | 10 | 07:30 | 18:35 | Royal Infirmary (Stop IN) |
| N26 | Lothian Buses | ~46 min | 4 | 00:15 | 03:15 | West Maitland Street (Stop HC) |
| X26 | Lothian Buses | ~59 min | 3 | 16:18 | 17:18 | West Maitland Street (Stop HC) |
| X11 | Prentice Coaches | ~40 min | 2 | 08:10 | 20:10 | Royal Infirmary (Stop IN) |
| N124 | East Coast Buses | ~47 min | 2 | 00:35 | 03:20 | Semple Street (N-bound) |
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.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Edinburgh to Prestonpans?
9 routes run directly from Edinburgh to Prestonpans: the 26 (Lothian Buses), the X4 (East Coast Buses), the 124 (East Coast Buses), the X5 (East Coast Buses), the 111 (Prentice Coaches), the N26 (Lothian Buses), the X26 (Lothian Buses), the X11 (Prentice Coaches), the N124 (East Coast Buses).
How long does the bus take from Edinburgh to Prestonpans?
Around 85 minutes on the 26, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Edinburgh to Prestonpans?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 26) leaves around 04:50 and the last around 23:06. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Edinburgh to Prestonpans?
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.