- Distance: 9.3 mi
- Duration: 43 min
The average bus between Edinburgh and Prestonpans takes 43 min and the fastest bus takes 29 min. The bus runs at least 7 times per hour from Edinburgh to Prestonpans. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 10 minutes between Edinburgh and Prestonpans. The earliest departure is at 12:28 AM at night, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 11:55 PM which arrives into Prestonpans at 12:30 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 43 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Prestonpans station. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 43 min.
Edinburgh to Prestonpans bus services, operated by Lothian, depart from Waterloo Place station.
Edinburgh to Prestonpans bus services, operated by Lothian, arrive at Northfield House station.
Book your Edinburgh to Prestonpans bus tickets online with Lothian and East Coast Buses.
The distance between Edinburgh and Prestonpans is 13.2 km. The road distance is 15 km.
East Coast Buses operates a bus from Waterloo Place to Northfield House every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £2–3 and the journey takes 43 min. Lothian also services this route every 10 minutes.