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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Musselburgh is to bus which costs £40 - £65 and takes 7h 12m.

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 11m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Chester and Musselburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Musselburgh. However, there are services departing from Chester Bus Interchange and arriving at High Street via Buchanan Bus Station and Shandwick Place. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 12m.

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 5h 6m and costs £35 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 5h 6m to get from Chester to Musselburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chester to Musselburgh bus from?

Chester to Musselburgh bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Chester Bus Interchange station.

Train or bus from Chester to Musselburgh?

The best way to get from Chester to Musselburgh is to train which takes 5h 6m and costs £35 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £65 and takes 7h 12m.

Where does the Chester to Musselburgh bus arrive?

Chester to Musselburgh bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Can I drive from Chester to Musselburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Musselburgh is 231 miles. It takes approximately 4h 11m to drive from Chester to Musselburgh.

Where can I stay near Musselburgh?

There are 2369+ hotels available in Musselburgh.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to HaymarketLondon Euston - Edinburgh / ...
5h 6m
£39–130
Train via Manchester
cheapest
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester PiccadillyLlandudno - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to HaymarketManchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
6h 4m
£36–196
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Buchanan Bus Station830
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shandwick Place900
7h 12m
£43–62
Drive 229.4 mi
1. Drive from Chester to Musselburgh229.4 mi
4h 11m
£57–82
Train to Liverpool, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Chester to Liverpool South Parkway
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LPL - EDI
3. Take the bus from Shandwick Place to High Street
5h 45m
£67–191
Train to Manchester Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)MAN - EDI
6h 12m
£71–167
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Chester to Stafford
2. Take the train from Stafford to Birmingham International
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHX - EDI
5h 19m
£47–151

Chester to Musselburgh by train and bus

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5h 6mAverage Duration

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Distance: 240.7 mi
Duration: 5h 6m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Warrington Bank Quay to Haymarket 5 times a day. Tickets cost £35–120 and the journey takes 2h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to High Street via Buchanan Bus Station and Shandwick Place in around 7h 12m.

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