Bus from Musselburgh to Prestonpans
9 direct routes · 5–12 min · first bus 04:21, last bus 00:24 (weekdays); night services N26 and N124 run 00:53–03:55.
Next buses to Prestonpans as of 08:56
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Musselburgh, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Lothian Buses | ~11 min | 93 | Sat 88 · Sun 70 | 05:09 | 00:01 | Newbigging (S-bound) | Ayres Wynd (opp) | — |
| X4 | East Coast Buses | ~6 min | 35 | Sat 33 · Sun 24 | 04:21 | 23:26 | Chuckers Row (adj) | Health Centre (adj) | — |
| 124 | East Coast Buses | ~6 min | 32 | Sat 33 · Sun 25 | 06:25 | 00:24 | Chuckers Row (adj) | Health Centre (adj) | — |
| 111 | Prentice Coaches | ~5 min | 10 | Sat 7 · no Sunday buses | 08:16 | 19:14 | Chuckers Row (adj) | Health Centre (adj) | — |
| N26 | Lothian Buses | ~9 min | 4 | Sat 6 · Sun 6 | 00:53 | 03:49 | Newbigging (S-bound) | Ayres Wynd (opp) | — |
| X26 | Lothian Buses | ~12 min | 3 | weekdays only | 17:06 | 18:06 | Newbigging (S-bound) | Ayres Wynd (opp) | — |
3 occasional services — once or twice a day · X11, N124, 125
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 | ~6 min | 2 | weekdays only | 08:44 | 20:34 | Chuckers Row (adj) | Health Centre (adj) | — |
| N124 | East Coast Buses | ~6 min | 2 | weekends only | 01:14 | 03:55 | Chuckers Row (adj) | Health Centre (adj) | — |
| 125 | East Coast Buses | ~6 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:24 | 07:24 | Chuckers Row (adj) | Health Centre (adj) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Musselburgh 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 26 bus, X4 bus, 124 bus, 111 bus, N26 bus, X26 bus, X11 bus or 125 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Musselburgh to Prestonpans?
9 routes run directly from Musselburgh to Prestonpans: the 26 (Lothian Buses), the X4 (East Coast Buses), the 124 (East Coast Buses), the 111 (Prentice Coaches), the N26 (Lothian Buses), the X26 (Lothian Buses), the X11 (Prentice Coaches), the N124 (East Coast Buses), the 125 (East Coast Buses). The most frequent is the 26, 93 times each weekday — board at Newbigging (S-bound) and get off at Ayres Wynd (opp), about 11 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Musselburgh to Prestonpans?
Between 5 minutes on the 111 and 12 on the X26, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Musselburgh to Prestonpans?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:21 and the last around 00:24 — and night services N26 and N124 run 00:53–03:55. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Musselburgh 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.