Bus from Haddington (East Lothian) to Edinburgh
6 direct routes · 40–80 min · first bus 05:00, last bus 22:33 (weekdays).
Next buses to Edinburgh as of 11:47
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Haddington, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X7 | East Coast Buses | ~40 min | 39 | Sat 36 · Sun 23 | 05:00 | 22:33 | Police Station | St Andrew's House (at) | — |
| 106 | East Coast Buses | ~77 min | 13 | Sat 15 · Sun 10 | 07:31 | 20:53 | Police Station | St Andrew's House (at) | Gladsmuir, Macmerry, Tranent, Dolphingstone & Musselburgh |
| 111 | Prentice Coaches | ~80 min | 10 | Sat 6 · no Sunday buses | 06:05 | 17:05 | Police Station | Royal Infirmary (Stop IN) | Athelstaneford, Ballencrieff, Longniddry, Port Seton, Cockenzie, Port Seton & 9 more |
| 108 | Prentice Coaches | ~44 min | 9 | Sat 7 · no Sunday buses | 07:48 | 16:05 | Police Station | Fort Kinnaird East (before) | Gladsmuir, Macmerry, Tranent, Dolphingstone & Musselburgh |
2 occasional services — once or twice a day · X11, X6
Often school, college or market-day journeys — check the route before relying on one.
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X11 | Prentice Coaches | ~50 min | 2 | weekdays only | 05:55 | 18:00 | Police Station | Royal Infirmary (Stop IN) | Gladsmuir, Macmerry, Tranent, Prestonpans, Musselburgh, Old Craighall & 4 more |
| X6 | East Coast Buses | ~63 min | 2 | weekdays only | 06:01 | 06:48 | Police Station | St Andrew's House (at) | Gladsmuir, Macmerry, Tranent, Dolphingstone & Musselburgh |
Times are for the first boarding point in Haddington 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 X7 bus, 106 bus, 111 bus, 108 bus, X11 bus or X6 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Haddington to Edinburgh?
6 routes run directly from Haddington to Edinburgh: the X7 (East Coast Buses), the 106 (East Coast Buses), the 111 (Prentice Coaches), the 108 (Prentice Coaches), the X11 (Prentice Coaches), the X6 (East Coast Buses). The most frequent is the X7, 39 times each weekday — board at Police Station and get off at St Andrew's House (at), about 40 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Haddington to Edinburgh?
Between 40 minutes on the X7 and 80 on the 111, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Haddington to Edinburgh?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:00 and the last around 22:33. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Haddington to Edinburgh?
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.