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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Musselburgh Station is to bus which costs £1 - £3 and takes 28 min.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Musselburgh Station?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Leopold Place and arriving at Queen Margaret University. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 28 min.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Musselburgh Station?

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 Station?

The distance between Edinburgh and Musselburgh Station is 5 miles. The road distance is 7 miles.

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

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

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

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

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

Edinburgh to Musselburgh Station bus services, operated by Lothian Buses, depart from Leopold Place station.

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

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

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Musselburgh Station?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Musselburgh Station is to train which takes 6 min and costs £3 - £4. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £1 - £3 and takes 28 min.

Where does the Edinburgh to Musselburgh Station bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Musselburgh Station bus services, operated by Lothian Buses, arrive at Queen Margaret University station.

What is the time difference between Edinburgh and Musselburgh Station?

Musselburgh Station is 1h ahead of Edinburgh. It is currently 12:42 PM in Edinburgh and 1:42 PM in Musselburgh Station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Musselburgh Station train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Musselburgh Station?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Musselburgh Station?

There are 2338+ hotels available in Musselburgh Station.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Edinburgh to Musselburgh Station 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
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leopold Place to Queen Margaret Universitybus 4
28 min
£1–3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Edinburgh to Musselburgh Stationtaxi 7 mi
16 min
£24–29
Drive 7 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Musselburgh Stationcar 7 mi
16 min
£2–3

Edinburgh to Musselburgh Station by train

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Distance: 5 mi
Duration: 6 min

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Musselburgh Station, 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 Leopold Place to Queen Margaret University every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 28 min. East Coast Buses also services this route hourly.

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