🚌 Bus from Prestonpans to Edinburgh
9 direct routes · about 23 min · first bus 00:12, last bus 00:02 (weekdays).
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Lothian Buses | ~23 min | 96 | 00:12 | 00:02 | Ayres Wynd (adj) |
| X4 | East Coast Buses | ~26 min | 31 | 04:53 | 21:53 | Blindwells South (opp) |
| 124 | East Coast Buses | ~27 min | 29 | 05:42 | 22:47 | Hawthorn Road (opp) |
| X5 | East Coast Buses | ~11 min | 11 | 07:23 | 17:54 | Blindwells South (at) |
| 111 | Prentice Coaches | ~50 min | 10 | 06:30 | 17:33 | Preston Lodge (opp) |
| N26 | Lothian Buses | ~13 min | 4 | 01:22 | 04:17 | Ayres Wynd (adj) |
| X26 | Lothian Buses | ~29 min | 4 | 06:53 | 07:49 | Ayres Wynd (adj) |
| X11 | Prentice Coaches | ~32 min | 2 | 06:13 | 18:18 | Blindwells South (opp) |
| N124 | East Coast Buses | ~20 min | 1 | 02:34 | 02:34 | Hawthorn Road (opp) |
Times are for the first boarding point in Prestonpans 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 Prestonpans to Edinburgh?
9 routes run directly from Prestonpans to Edinburgh: 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 Prestonpans to Edinburgh?
Around 23 minutes on the 26, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Prestonpans to Edinburgh?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 26) leaves around 00:12 and the last around 00:02. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Prestonpans 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.