Bus from Prestonpans to North Berwick
4 direct routes · about 44 min · first bus 06:31, last bus 00:30 (weekdays); night service N124 runs at 01:20.
Next buses to North Berwick as of 09:30
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Prestonpans, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 124 | East Coast Buses | ~44 min | 33 | Sat 33 · Sun 25 | 06:31 | 00:30 | Health Centre (adj) | Dundas Avenue (adj) | Cockenzie, Port Seton, Longniddry, Aberlady, Gullane & Dirleton |
| X5 | East Coast Buses | ~40 min | 6 | Sat 5 · no Sunday buses | 09:36 | 18:05 | Blindwells South (opp) | Dundas Avenue (adj) | Cockenzie, Port Seton, Longniddry, Aberlady, Gullane & Dirleton |
2 occasional services — once or twice a day · 125, N124
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 125 | East Coast Buses | ~46 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:30 | 07:30 | Health Centre (adj) | Dundas Avenue (adj) | Cockenzie, Port Seton, Longniddry, Aberlady, Gullane & Dirleton |
| N124 | East Coast Buses | ~36 min | 1 | weekends only | 01:20 | 01:20 | Health Centre (adj) | Dundas Avenue (adj) | Cockenzie, Port Seton, Longniddry, Aberlady, Gullane & Dirleton |
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.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 124 bus, X5 bus or 125 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Prestonpans to North Berwick?
4 routes run directly from Prestonpans to North Berwick: the 124 (East Coast Buses), the X5 (East Coast Buses), the 125 (East Coast Buses), the N124 (East Coast Buses). The most frequent is the 124, 33 times each weekday — board at Health Centre (adj) and get off at Dundas Avenue (adj), about 44 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Prestonpans to North Berwick?
Around 44 minutes on the 124, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Cockenzie, Port Seton, Longniddry, Aberlady and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Prestonpans to North Berwick?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:31 and the last around 00:30 — and night service N124 runs at 01:20. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Prestonpans to North Berwick?
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.