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

The cheapest way to get from Galashiels to Musselburgh is to bus and line 48 bus which costs £6 - £8 and takes 2h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Galashiels to Musselburgh is to drive which takes 43 min and costs £7 - £11.

Is there a direct bus between Galashiels and Musselburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Galashiels to Musselburgh. However, there are services departing from Bank Street Gardens and arriving at Newbigging via Terminus and Dalkeith Parish Church. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 54m.

How far is it from Galashiels to Musselburgh?

The distance between Galashiels and Musselburgh is 38 miles. The road distance is 30 miles.

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

The best way to get from Galashiels to Musselburgh without a car is to train and bus which takes 1h 34m and costs £14 - £18.

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

It takes approximately 1h 34m to get from Galashiels to Musselburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Galashiels to Musselburgh bus from?

Galashiels to Musselburgh bus services, operated by Borders Buses, depart from Bank Street Gardens station.

Where does the Galashiels to Musselburgh bus arrive?

Galashiels to Musselburgh bus services, operated by Borders Buses, arrive at Harvieston Toll station.

Can I drive from Galashiels to Musselburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Galashiels to Musselburgh is 30 miles. It takes approximately 43 min to drive from Galashiels to Musselburgh.

Where can I stay near Musselburgh?

There are 2394+ hotels available in Musselburgh.

Galashiels to Musselburgh - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 48 bus

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Galashiels to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Tweedbank - Edinburgh
2. Take the bus from Princes Street to High Streetbus 26 / ...
1h 34m
£15–17
Bus, line 48 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Galashiels Transport Interchange to Harvieston Tollbus X95
2. Take the bus from Terminus to High Streetbus 48
2h 17m
£6–7
Bus, line 48 bus via South Street
1. Take the bus from Bank Street Gardens to Harvieston Tollbus X95
2. Take the bus from Terminus to South Streetbus 48 / ...
1h 54m
£8–10
Drive 29.8 mi
1. Drive from Galashiels to Musselburghcar 29.8 mi
43 min
£8–11
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Galashiels to Musselburghtaxi 29.8 mi
43 min
£65–85

Galashiels to Musselburgh by train and bus

203Weekly Services

1h 34mAverage Duration

£15Cheapest Price

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Distance: 38.2 mi
Duration: 1h 34m

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

You can take a bus from Bank Street Gardens to Newbigging via Harvieston Toll, Terminus, South Street, and Dalkeith Parish Church in around 1h 54m.

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