What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Inveresk?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Inveresk is to bus which costs £1 - £3 and takes 35 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Inveresk?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Inveresk is to train which takes 6 min and costs £3 - £12.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Inveresk?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from St Andrew's House and arriving at King Street. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 35 min.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Inveresk?

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 to Inveresk?

The distance between Edinburgh and Inveresk is 5 miles. The road distance is 7.2 miles.

How do I travel from Edinburgh to Inveresk without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Inveresk without a car is to train which takes 6 min and costs £3 - £12.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to Inveresk?

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

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Inveresk bus from?

Edinburgh to Inveresk bus services, operated by Lothian Buses, depart from St Andrew's House station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Inveresk train from?

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

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Inveresk?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Inveresk is to train which takes 6 min and costs £3 - £12. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £1 - £3 and takes 35 min.

Where does the Edinburgh to Inveresk bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Inveresk bus services, operated by Lothian Buses, arrive at King Street station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Inveresk train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Inveresk?

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

How do I get a train ticket from Edinburgh to Inveresk?

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Where can I stay near Inveresk?

There are 2440+ hotels available in Inveresk.

Edinburgh to Inveresk - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Edinburgh to Inveresk 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 Musselburghtrain Edinburgh - North Berwick / ...
6 min
£3–12
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from St Andrew's House to King Streetbus 26 / ...
35 min
£1–3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Edinburgh to Inveresktaxi 7.2 mi
18 min
£25–30
Drive 7.2 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Invereskcar 7.2 mi
18 min
£2–3

Edinburgh to Inveresk by train

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Distance: 5.1 mi
Duration: 6 min

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Inveresk, Scotland?

ScotRail operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Musselburgh hourly. Tickets cost £3–12 and the journey takes 6 min. Alternatively, Lothian Buses operates a bus from St Andrew's House to King Street every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 35 min. East Coast Buses also services this route every 20 minutes.

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