What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh bus Station to Musselburgh?

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

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh bus Station to Musselburgh?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh bus Station to Musselburgh is to train which takes 13 min and costs £3 - £4.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh bus Station 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 31 min.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh bus Station 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 bus Station to Musselburgh?

The distance between Edinburgh bus Station and Musselburgh is 5 miles. The road distance is 6.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh bus Station to Musselburgh without a car is to train which takes 13 min and costs £3 - £4.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh bus Station to Musselburgh?

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

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

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

Where do I catch the Edinburgh bus Station to Musselburgh train from?

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

Train or bus from Edinburgh bus Station to Musselburgh?

The best way to get from Edinburgh bus Station to Musselburgh is to train which takes 13 min and costs £3 - £4. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £1 - £3 and takes 38 min.

Where does the Edinburgh bus Station to Musselburgh bus arrive?

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

Where does the Edinburgh bus Station to Musselburgh train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Edinburgh bus Station to Musselburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh bus Station to Musselburgh is 7 miles. It takes approximately 16 min to drive from Edinburgh bus Station to Musselburgh.

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

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Where can I stay near Musselburgh?

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Edinburgh bus Station to Musselburgh - 5 ways to travel via train, bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to MusselburghEdinburgh - North Berwick / ...
13 min
£3–4
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Waterloo Place to High Street113 / ...
38 min
£1–3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Edinburgh bus Station to Musselburgh6.5 mi
16 min
£23–28
Drive 6.5 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh bus Station to Musselburgh6.5 mi
16 min
£2–3
Bus via Princes Street
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to High Street26 / ...
43 min
£1–3

Edinburgh bus Station to Musselburgh by foot and train

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Distance: 5.4 mi
Duration: 13 min

What companies run services between Edinburgh bus Station, 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 31 min. Lothian Buses also services this route hourly.

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