Bus from Portobello (Edinburgh) to Prestonpans
3 direct routes · 19–28 min · first bus 04:58, last bus 23:48 (weekdays); night service N26 runs 00:42–03:39.
Next buses to Prestonpans as of 08:28
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Portobello, 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 | ~28 min | 93 | Sat 88 · Sun 70 | 04:58 | 23:48 | Bridge Street (near) | Ayres Wynd (opp) | Musselburgh |
| N26 | Lothian Buses | ~19 min | 4 | Sat 6 · Sun 6 | 00:42 | 03:39 | Bridge Street (near) | Ayres Wynd (opp) | Musselburgh |
| X26 | Lothian Buses | ~24 min | 3 | weekdays only | 16:54 | 17:54 | Portobello Town Hall (SE-bound 1) | Ayres Wynd (opp) | Musselburgh |
Times are for the first boarding point in Portobello 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, N26 bus or X26 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Portobello to Prestonpans?
3 routes run directly from Portobello to Prestonpans: the 26 (Lothian Buses), the N26 (Lothian Buses), the X26 (Lothian Buses). The most frequent is the 26, 93 times each weekday — board at Bridge Street (near) and get off at Ayres Wynd (opp), about 28 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Portobello to Prestonpans?
Between 19 minutes on the N26 and 28 on the 26, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Musselburgh on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Portobello to Prestonpans?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:58 and the last around 23:48 — and night service N26 runs 00:42–03:39. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Portobello 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.