Bus from Tranent to Edinburgh West End
5 direct routes · 52–65 min · first bus 04:49, last bus 23:30 (weekdays); night service N113 runs at 02:14.
Next buses to Edinburgh West End as of 09:48
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Tranent, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X4 | East Coast Buses | ~56 min | 32 | Sat 29 · Sun 21 | 04:49 | 21:49 | Police Station | Shandwick Place (Stop SD) | Prestonpans & Musselburgh |
| 113 | East Coast Buses | ~56 min | 31 | Sat 28 · Sun 22 | 05:00 | 23:30 | Police Station | Shandwick Place (Stop SD) | Dolphingstone & Musselburgh |
| 106 | East Coast Buses | ~65 min | 13 | Sat 15 · Sun 9 | 07:55 | 21:11 | Police Station | Drumsheugh Place (Stop QF) | Dolphingstone & Musselburgh |
2 occasional services — once or twice a day · X6, N113
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X6 | East Coast Buses | ~52 min | 2 | weekdays only | 06:21 | 07:09 | Police Station | Drumsheugh Place (Stop QF) | Dolphingstone & Musselburgh |
| N113 | East Coast Buses | ~37 min | 1 | weekends only | 02:14 | 02:14 | Police Station | Shandwick Place (Stop SE) | Dolphingstone & Musselburgh |
Times are for the first boarding point in Tranent 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 X4 bus, 113 bus, 106 bus, X6 bus or N113 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Tranent to Edinburgh West End?
5 routes run directly from Tranent to Edinburgh West End: the X4 (East Coast Buses), the 113 (East Coast Buses), the 106 (East Coast Buses), the X6 (East Coast Buses), the N113 (East Coast Buses). The most frequent is the X4, 32 times each weekday — board at Police Station and get off at Shandwick Place (Stop SD), about 56 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Tranent to Edinburgh West End?
Between 52 minutes on the X6 and 65 on the 106, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Prestonpans, Musselburgh on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Tranent to Edinburgh West End?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:49 and the last around 23:30 — and night service N113 runs at 02:14. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Tranent to Edinburgh West End?
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.
Same journey, other stops
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