Bus from Prestonpans to Portobello (Edinburgh)
3 direct routes · 18–35 min · first bus 04:36, last bus 00:11 (weekdays); night service N26 runs 01:21–04:16.
Next buses to Portobello (Edinburgh) as of 08:27
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Lothian Buses | ~35 min | 98 | Sat 97 · Sun 74 | 04:36 | 00:11 | Harlaw Hill (adj) | King's Road (before) | Musselburgh |
| N26 | Lothian Buses | ~18 min | 4 | Sat 6 · Sun 6 | 01:21 | 04:16 | Harlaw Hill (adj) | King's Road (before) | Musselburgh |
| X26 | Lothian Buses | ~32 min | 4 | weekdays only | 06:52 | 07:48 | Harlaw Hill (adj) | King's Road (before) | Musselburgh |
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 26 bus, N26 bus or X26 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Prestonpans to Portobello?
3 routes run directly from Prestonpans to Portobello: the 26 (Lothian Buses), the N26 (Lothian Buses), the X26 (Lothian Buses). The most frequent is the 26, 98 times each weekday — board at Harlaw Hill (adj) and get off at King's Road (before), about 35 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Prestonpans to Portobello?
Between 18 minutes on the N26 and 35 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 Prestonpans to Portobello?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:36 and the last around 00:11 — and night service N26 runs 01:21–04:16. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Prestonpans to Portobello?
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.