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

The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Musselburgh is to bus which costs £21 - £55 and takes 9h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Birmingham to Musselburgh is to fly and bus which takes 4h 19m and costs £35 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between Birmingham and Musselburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Birmingham to Musselburgh. However, there are services departing from Newhall St and arriving at High Street via Buchanan Bus Station and Princes Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 8m.

How far is it from Birmingham to Musselburgh?

The distance between Birmingham and Musselburgh is 301 miles. The road distance is 285.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Birmingham to Musselburgh without a car is to train which takes 4h 54m and costs £40 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from Birmingham to Musselburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Musselburgh bus from?

Birmingham to Musselburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Newhall St station.

Train or bus from Birmingham to Musselburgh?

The best way to get from Birmingham to Musselburgh is to train which takes 4h 54m and costs £40 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus via Glasgow, which costs £22 - £55 and takes 8h 8m.

Where does the Birmingham to Musselburgh bus arrive?

Birmingham to Musselburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Can I drive from Birmingham to Musselburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Birmingham to Musselburgh is 285 miles. It takes approximately 5h 1m to drive from Birmingham to Musselburgh.

Where can I stay near Musselburgh?

There are 2440+ hotels available in Musselburgh.

Birmingham to Musselburgh - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Birmingham to Musselburgh by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
4h 54m
£42–176
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus 183 / ...
9h 4m
£21–54
Bus via Glasgow
1. Take the bus from Newhall St to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus Uk090
8h 8m
£22–51
Drive 283.6 mi
1. Drive from Birmingham to Musselburghcar 283.6 mi
5h 1m
£70–100
Fly Birmingham Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
2. Take the bus from Princes Street to High Streetbus
4h 19m
£36–100
Fly Birmingham Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
4h 23m
£42–98
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
6h 13m
£50–172
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to London Eustontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
6h 31m
£99–316

Birmingham to Musselburgh by train and bus

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4h 54mAverage Duration

£42Cheapest Price

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Distance: 299 mi
Duration: 4h 54m

What companies run services between Birmingham, England and Musselburgh, Scotland?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Edinburgh Waverley every 4 hours. Tickets cost £45–130 and the journey takes 4h 15m. Cross Country also services this route hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Newhall St to High Street via Buchanan Bus Station and Princes Street in around 8h 8m.

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