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

The cheapest way to get from Dublin to Musselburgh is to fly and bus which costs £40 - £140 and takes 4h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dublin to Musselburgh is to fly and bus which takes 4h 41m and costs £40 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Dublin and Musselburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Dublin to Musselburgh. However, there are services departing from The Gresham Hotel and arriving at High Street via Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Buchanan Bus Station and Princes Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 38m.

How far is it from Dublin to Musselburgh?

The distance between Dublin and Musselburgh is 232 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dublin to Musselburgh without a car is to ferry and train which takes 11h 19m and costs £100 - £260.

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

It takes approximately 4h 41m to get from Dublin to Musselburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dublin to Musselburgh bus from?

Dublin to Musselburgh bus services, operated by Aircoach, depart from The Gresham Hotel station.

Where does the Dublin to Musselburgh bus arrive?

Dublin to Musselburgh bus services, operated by Aircoach, arrive at Europa Bus Centre station.

Where can I stay near Musselburgh?

There are 2391+ hotels available in Musselburgh.

Dublin to Musselburgh - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and ferry

There are 10 ways to get from Dublin to Musselburgh by plane, bus, ferry, train, busferry, car, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Dublin Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane DUB - EDI
2. Take the bus from Waterloo Place to High Streetbus
4h 41m
£40–133
Fly Dublin Airport to Newcastle, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Newcastle (NCL)plane DUB - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
6h 9m
£36–192
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
2. Take the train from Holyhead to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
11h 19m
£100–252
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from The Gresham Hotel to Europa Bus Centrebus
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus
11h 38m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Dublin to Belfastcar
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Musselburghcar
6h 43m
£86–128
Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Great Centraltrain
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHD - EDI
5h 52m
£52–145
Fly Dublin Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane DUB - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
5h 19m
£45–131
Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Great Centraltrain
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BFS - EDI
3. Take the bus from Waterloo Place to High Streetbus
6h 20m
£54–114
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Great Centraltrain
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Haymarkettrain
11h 44m
Bus, bus and ferry via Dublin Busaras Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Dublin Busaras Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 11bus X1
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus
11h 58m

Dublin to Musselburgh by ferry, train, and bus

26Weekly Services

11h 19mAverage Duration

£100Cheapest Price

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Distance: 230.5 mi
Duration: 4h 41m

What companies run services between Dublin, Ireland and Musselburgh, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Dublin to Musselburgh. However, you can take the bus to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2, walk to Dublin Airport (DUB) airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport (EDI), walk to Edinburgh Airport, take the vehicle to St Andrew Square, walk to Waterloo Place, then take the bus to High Street. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to High Street via Holyhead Ferry, Holyhead, Warrington Bank Quay, Edinburgh Waverley, and Waterloo Place in around 11h 19m.

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