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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Waverley to Musselburgh is to drive which costs £1 - £3 and takes 16 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh Waverley to Musselburgh is to train which takes 6 min and costs £3 - £4.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh Waverley and Musselburgh?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Waterloo Place and arriving at High Street. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 32 min.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh Waverley 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 Waverley to Musselburgh?

The distance between Edinburgh Waverley and Musselburgh is 5 miles. The road distance is 6.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh Waverley to Musselburgh without a car is to train which takes 6 min and costs £3 - £4.

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

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

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

Edinburgh Waverley to Musselburgh bus services, operated by East Coast Buses, depart from Waterloo Place station.

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

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

Train or bus from Edinburgh Waverley to Musselburgh?

The best way to get from Edinburgh Waverley to Musselburgh is to train which takes 6 min and costs £3 - £4. Alternatively, you can bus via Waterloo Place, which costs £1 - £3 and takes 37 min.

Where does the Edinburgh Waverley to Musselburgh bus arrive?

Edinburgh Waverley to Musselburgh bus services, operated by East Coast Buses, arrive at High Street station.

What is the time difference between Edinburgh Waverley and Musselburgh?

Musselburgh is 1h behind Edinburgh Waverley. It is currently 4:22 PM in Edinburgh Waverley and 3:22 PM in Musselburgh.

Where does the Edinburgh Waverley to Musselburgh train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Edinburgh Waverley to Musselburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh Waverley to Musselburgh is 6 miles. It takes approximately 16 min to drive from Edinburgh Waverley to Musselburgh.

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

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Where can I stay near Musselburgh?

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Edinburgh Waverley to Musselburgh - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Edinburgh Waverley to Musselburgh by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Musselburghtrain Edinburgh - North Berwick / ...
6 min
£3–4
Bus via Waterloo Place
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Waterloo Place to High Streetbus 113 / ...
37 min
£1–3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Edinburgh Waverley to Musselburghtaxi 6.4 mi
16 min
£23–28
Drive 6.4 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh Waverley to Musselburghcar 6.4 mi
16 min
£2–3
Bus
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to High Streetbus 26 / ...
38 min
£1–3

Edinburgh Waverley to Musselburgh by train

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Distance: 5.1 mi
Duration: 6 min

What companies run services between Edinburgh Waverley, 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, East Coast Buses operates a bus from Waterloo Place to High Street every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £1–3 and the journey takes 32 min. Lothian Buses also services this route hourly.

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