X5
X5 Bus Times – North Berwick ↔ Edinburgh
12:55
50 minFrederick Street 14:2013:55
110 minFrederick Street 15:2015:00
175 minFrederick Street 16:2516:04
239 minFrederick Street 17:2817:08
303 minFrederick Street 18:32SATURDAY · 10 services07:40 — 17:08
The X5 bus runs between North Berwick and Edinburgh, operated by East Coast Buses. This route has 60 stops.
Passes through:
North BerwickDirletonGullaneAberladyLongniddryPort SetonCockenziePrestonpansMagdaleneBinghamWillowbraeMeadowbankAbbeyhillCaltonEdinburgh
Where does the X5 bus stop?
The X5 serves 60 stops passing through North Berwick, Dirleton, Gullane, Aberlady, Longniddry, Port Seton, Cockenzie, Prestonpans, Magdalene, Bingham, Willowbrae, Meadowbank, Abbeyhill, Calton and Edinburgh. You can find the full list of stops with a route map further up this page.
Does the X5 run on weekends?
Yes, the X5 runs on Saturdays. The weekend timetable may have fewer departures than weekdays - use the day tabs above to compare.
Can I use a bus pass on the X5?
Children aged 5-15 pay half the adult single fare. Up to 3 children under 5 travel free with a fare-paying passenger. Eligible Scottish National Entitlement Card or Young Scot card holders travel free on day services and school services 125, 126, 127, 128.
Does the X5 run on bank holidays?
There is no specific bank holiday timetable listed for the X5. On bank holidays, most operators run a Sunday or reduced service. Contact East Coast Buses to confirm bank holiday arrangements.
Sources:
Bus Open Data Service (BODS) for timetable and route data
NOC: ECBU
Valid from 31 Jul 2026 to 30 Jul 2027
Source: Bus Open Data Service
· Last updated: 05 Aug 2026
This route serves 60 bus stops across 15 areas.