🚌 Bus from Edinburgh West End to Prestonpans
2 direct routes · about 54 min · first bus 05:12, last bus 23:27 (weekdays).
💷 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. Who travels free →
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Lothian Buses | ~54 min | 90 | 05:12 | 23:27 | Shandwick Place (Stop SB) |
| 124 | East Coast Buses | ~55 min | 29 | 06:43 | 23:46 | Lothian Road (Stop XC) |
Times are for the first boarding point in Edinburgh West End 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 West End to Prestonpans?
2 routes run directly from Edinburgh West End to Prestonpans: the 26 (Lothian Buses), the 124 (East Coast Buses).
How long does the bus take from Edinburgh West End to Prestonpans?
Around 54 minutes on the 26, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Edinburgh West End to Prestonpans?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 26) leaves around 05:12 and the last around 23:27. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Edinburgh West End 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.