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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Musselburgh is to bus which costs £1 - £3 and takes 32 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Musselburgh is to train which takes 6 min and costs £2 - £4.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Musselburgh?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from St Andrew's House 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 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 to Musselburgh?

The distance between Edinburgh and Musselburgh is 5 miles. The road distance is 6.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Musselburgh without a car is to train which takes 6 min and costs £2 - £4.

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

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

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Musselburgh bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Musselburgh train from?

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

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Musselburgh?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Musselburgh is to train which takes 6 min and costs £2 - £4. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £1 - £3 and takes 32 min.

Where does the Edinburgh to Musselburgh bus arrive?

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

Where does the Edinburgh to Musselburgh train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Musselburgh?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Musselburgh?

There are 1584+ hotels available in Musselburgh.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Edinburgh 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
£2–4
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from St Andrew's House to High Streetbus 26 / ...
32 min
£1–3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Edinburgh to Musselburghtaxi 6.7 mi
16 min
£23–29
Drive 6.7 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Musselburghcar 6.7 mi
16 min
£2–3

Edinburgh to Musselburgh by train

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Distance: 5.1 mi
Duration: 6 min

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

ScotRail operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Musselburgh hourly. Tickets cost £2–4 and the journey takes 6 min. Alternatively, Lothian operates a bus from St Andrew's House to High Street every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 32 min. East Coast Buses also services this route every 20 minutes.

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