What is the cheapest way to get from Aberdeen to Musselburgh?

The cheapest way to get from Aberdeen to Musselburgh is to bus which costs £16 - £22 and takes 4h 22m.

What is the fastest way to get from Aberdeen to Musselburgh?

The fastest way to get from Aberdeen to Musselburgh is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Aberdeen and Musselburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Aberdeen station to Musselburgh. However, there are services departing from Union Square Bus Station and arriving at High Street via Nethergate and Shandwick Place. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 52m.

How far is it from Aberdeen to Musselburgh?

The distance between Aberdeen and Musselburgh is 134 miles. The road distance is 126.8 miles.

How do I travel from Aberdeen to Musselburgh without a car?

The best way to get from Aberdeen to Musselburgh without a car is to train which takes 3h 9m and costs £35 - £110.

How long does it take to get from Aberdeen to Musselburgh?

It takes approximately 3h 9m to get from Aberdeen to Musselburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aberdeen to Musselburgh bus from?

Aberdeen to Musselburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Union Square Bus Station.

Train or bus from Aberdeen to Musselburgh?

The best way to get from Aberdeen to Musselburgh is to train which takes 3h 9m and costs £35 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus via Dundee, which costs £23 - £50 and takes 3h 52m.

Where does the Aberdeen to Musselburgh bus arrive?

Aberdeen to Musselburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Overgate station.

Can I drive from Aberdeen to Musselburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Aberdeen to Musselburgh is 127 miles. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Aberdeen to Musselburgh.

Where can I stay near Musselburgh?

There are 2751+ hotels available in Musselburgh.

Aberdeen to Musselburgh - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Aberdeen to Musselburgh by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Aberdeen - Edinburgh / ...
3h 9m
£36–106
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Aberdeen Union Street to Haymarketbus Ember
4h 22m
£16–21
Bus via Dundee
1. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Overgatebus
2. Take the bus from Nethergate to Queensferry Streetbus M92
3. Take the bus from Shandwick Place to High Streetbus 26 / ...
3h 52m
£23–47
Drive 126 mi
1. Drive from Aberdeen to Musselburghcar 126 mi
2h 30m
£32–46

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 133.6 mi
Duration: 3h 9m

What companies run services between Aberdeen, Scotland and Musselburgh, Scotland?

ScotRail operates a train from Aberdeen to Edinburgh Waverley every 2 hours. Tickets cost £55–110 and the journey takes 2h 30m. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Union Square Bus Station to High Street via Overgate, Nethergate, Queensferry Street, and Shandwick Place in around 3h 52m.

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