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 £45 - £95 and takes 9h 54m.

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 - £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 Philips Park Cemetery, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, Buchanan Bus Station and Princes Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 54m.

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 £80 - £150.

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 £80 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £95 and takes 9h 54m.

Where does the Chester to Musselburgh bus arrive?

Chester to Musselburgh bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coop Live station.

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 1620+ hotels available in Musselburgh.

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

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

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 Haymarkettrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
5h 6m
£84–144
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Coop Livebus Mc1
2. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Glasgowbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus
9h 54m
£49–94
Drive 229.4 mi
1. Drive from Chester to Musselburghcar 229.4 mi
4h 13m
£56–81
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 Waterloo Place to High Streetbus
5h 44m
£65–160
Train via Manchester
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 1m
£92–170
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 38m
£70–156
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
5h 28m
£64–149
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 15m
£78–189

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 every 4 hours. Tickets cost £75–130 and the journey takes 2h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to High Street via Coop Live, Philips Park Cemetery, Piccadilly Gardens, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, Buchanan Bus Station, and Princes Street in around 9h 54m.

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