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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Musselburgh is to train which costs £30 - £140 and takes 4h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chester to Musselburgh is to drive which takes 4h 13m and costs £55 - £80.

How far is it from Chester to Musselburgh?

The distance between Chester and Musselburgh is 242 miles. The road distance is 230.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chester to Musselburgh without a car is to train which takes 4h 58m and costs £30 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 4h 58m to get from Chester to Musselburgh, including transfers.

Can I drive from Chester to Musselburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Musselburgh is 231 miles. It takes approximately 4h 13m to drive from Chester to Musselburgh.

Where can I stay near Musselburgh?

There are 2400+ hotels available in Musselburgh.

Chester to Musselburgh - 7 ways to travel via train, car, plane, and bus

There are 7 ways to get from Chester to Musselburgh by train, car, plane, or bus

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 Warrington Bank Quay to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
4h 58m
£31–131
Train via Manchester
cheapest
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Piccadillytrain Llandudno - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Haymarkettrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh
6h 3m
£30–146
Drive 229.4 mi
1. Drive from Chester to Musselburghcar 229.4 mi
4h 13m
£56–80
Train to Liverpool, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Chester to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LPL - EDI
3. Take the bus from Princes Street to High Streetbus
6h 26m
£65–184
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane MAN - EDI
6h 56m
£64–171
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Chester to Staffordtrain
2. Take the train from Stafford to Birmingham Internationaltrain
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
6h 3m
£55–139
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Chester to Staffordtrain
2. Take the train from Stafford to Birmingham Internationaltrain
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
6h 8m
£60–142

Chester to Musselburgh by train and bus

49Weekly Services

4h 58mAverage Duration

£31Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Chester to Musselburgh.

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Distance: 240.9 mi
Duration: 4h 58m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Warrington Bank Quay to Edinburgh Waverley every 4 hours. Tickets cost £28–120 and the journey takes 2h 56m.

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