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

The cheapest way to get from Bathgate to Musselburgh is to bus which costs £3 - £5 and takes 1h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bathgate to Musselburgh is to drive which takes 32 min and costs £6 - £10.

Is there a direct bus between Bathgate and Musselburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Bathgate to Musselburgh. However, there are services departing from St David's House and arriving at High Street via Waterloo Place. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Bathgate and Musselburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Bathgate to Musselburgh. However, there are services departing from Bathgate and arriving at Musselburgh via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 2m.

How far is it from Bathgate to Musselburgh?

The distance between Bathgate and Musselburgh is 25 miles. The road distance is 28.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bathgate to Musselburgh without a car is to train and bus which takes 1h 1m and costs £6 - £12.

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

It takes approximately 1h 1m to get from Bathgate to Musselburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bathgate to Musselburgh bus from?

Bathgate to Musselburgh bus services, operated by Lothian Country Buses, depart from St David's House station.

Where do I catch the Bathgate to Musselburgh train from?

Bathgate to Musselburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Bathgate station.

Train or bus from Bathgate to Musselburgh?

The best way to get from Bathgate to Musselburgh is to train which takes 1h 2m and costs £8 - £13. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £3 - £5 and takes 1h 46m.

Where does the Bathgate to Musselburgh bus arrive?

Bathgate to Musselburgh bus services, operated by Lothian Country Buses, arrive at Waterloo Place station.

Where does the Bathgate to Musselburgh train arrive?

Bathgate to Musselburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Bathgate to Musselburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Bathgate to Musselburgh is 28 miles. It takes approximately 32 min to drive from Bathgate to Musselburgh.

How do I get a train ticket from Bathgate to Musselburgh?

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Where can I stay near Musselburgh?

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Bathgate to Musselburgh - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 6 ways to get from Bathgate to Musselburgh by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Bathgate to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Helensburgh Central - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the bus from Waterloo Place to High Streetbus 113 / ...
1h 1m
£7–12
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from St David's House to Waterloo Placebus X18
2. Take the bus from Waterloo Place to High Streetbus 113 / ...
1h 46m
£3–5
Train
1. Take the train from Bathgate to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Helensburgh Central - Edinburgh / ...
1h 2m
£9–13
Drive 28 mi
1. Drive from Bathgate to Musselburghcar 28 mi
32 min
£7–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Bathgate to Musselburghtaxi 28 mi
32 min
£65–80
Bus via Shandwick Place
1. Take the bus from St David's House to Shandwick Placebus X18 / ...
2. Take the bus from Shandwick Place to High Streetbus 26 / ...
1h 49m
£3–5

Bathgate to Musselburgh by train and bus

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Distance: 24.5 mi
Duration: 1h 1m

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

ScotRail operates a train from Bathgate to Edinburgh Waverley every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £5–9 and the journey takes 27 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St David's House to High Street via Waterloo Place in around 1h 46m.

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