What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Musselburgh?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Musselburgh is to bus via Princes Street which costs £1 - £3 and takes 41 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Musselburgh?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Musselburgh is to train which takes 18 min and costs £3 - £4.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh Castle and Musselburgh?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Princes Street and arriving at High Street. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 29 min.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh Castle and Musselburgh?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Musselburgh. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6 min.

How far is it from Edinburgh Castle to Musselburgh?

The distance between Edinburgh Castle and Musselburgh is 6 miles. The road distance is 7 miles.

How do I travel from Edinburgh Castle to Musselburgh without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Musselburgh without a car is to train which takes 18 min and costs £3 - £4.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh Castle to Musselburgh?

The train from Edinburgh Waverley to Musselburgh takes 6 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh Castle to Musselburgh bus from?

Edinburgh Castle to Musselburgh bus services, operated by Lothian Buses, depart from Princes Street station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh Castle to Musselburgh train from?

Edinburgh Castle to Musselburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh Castle to Musselburgh?

The best way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Musselburgh is to train which takes 18 min and costs £3 - £4. Alternatively, you can bus via Princes Street, which costs £1 - £3 and takes 41 min.

Where does the Edinburgh Castle to Musselburgh bus arrive?

Edinburgh Castle to Musselburgh bus services, operated by Lothian Buses, arrive at High Street station.

Where does the Edinburgh Castle to Musselburgh train arrive?

Edinburgh Castle to Musselburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Musselburgh station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh Castle to Musselburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh Castle to Musselburgh is 7 miles. It takes approximately 18 min to drive from Edinburgh Castle to Musselburgh.

How do I get a train ticket from Edinburgh Castle to Musselburgh?

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Where can I stay near Musselburgh?

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Edinburgh Castle to Musselburgh - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi

There are 6 ways to get from Edinburgh Castle to Musselburgh by train, bus, taxi, or car

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 Edinburgh Waverley to MusselburghEdinburgh - North Berwick / ...
18 min
£3–4
Bus via Princes Street
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to High StreetN26
41 min
£1–3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Edinburgh Castle to Musselburgh7 mi
18 min
£24–29
Drive 7 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh Castle to Musselburgh7 mi
18 min
£2–3
Line 124 bus
1. Take the bus from Lothian Road to High Street124 / ...
45 min
£1–3
Bus
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to High Street113 / ...
47 min
£1–3

Edinburgh Castle to Musselburgh by foot and train

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Distance: 5.7 mi
Duration: 18 min

What companies run services between Edinburgh Castle, Scotland and Musselburgh, Scotland?

ScotRail operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Musselburgh hourly. Tickets cost £3–4 and the journey takes 6 min. Alternatively, Lothian Buses operates a bus from Princes Street to High Street hourly. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 29 min. East Coast Buses also services this route every 3 hours.

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