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

The cheapest way to get from Kilmarnock to Musselburgh is to bus which costs £9 - £16 and takes 2h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kilmarnock to Musselburgh is to drive which takes 1h 22m and costs £17 - £25.

Is there a direct bus between Kilmarnock and Musselburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Kilmarnock station to Musselburgh. However, there are services departing from Kilmarnock Bus Station and arriving at High Street via Buchanan Bus Station and Princes Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.

How far is it from Kilmarnock to Musselburgh?

The distance between Kilmarnock and Musselburgh is 78 miles. The road distance is 71.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kilmarnock to Musselburgh without a car is to train and bus which takes 2h 42m and costs £27 - £31.

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

It takes approximately 2h 42m to get from Kilmarnock to Musselburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kilmarnock to Musselburgh bus from?

Kilmarnock to Musselburgh bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Kilmarnock Bus Station.

Where does the Kilmarnock to Musselburgh bus arrive?

Kilmarnock to Musselburgh bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Can I drive from Kilmarnock to Musselburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Kilmarnock to Musselburgh is 72 miles. It takes approximately 1h 22m to drive from Kilmarnock to Musselburgh.

Where can I stay near Musselburgh?

There are 2391+ hotels available in Musselburgh.

Kilmarnock to Musselburgh - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Take the bus from Waterloo Place to High Streetbus 113 / ...
2h 42m
£27–31
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X76 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus
3. Take the bus from Princes Street to High Streetbus 26 / ...
2h 48m
£9–16
Drive 71.4 mi
1. Drive from Kilmarnock to Musselburghcar 71.4 mi
1h 22m
£18–25
Bus via Church Street
1. Take the bus from Church Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X79 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus 900
3. Take the bus from Princes Street to High Streetbus 26 / ...
2h 53m
£14–23
Train, line 26 bus
1. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Haymarkettrain
3. Take the bus from Haymarket Station to High Streetbus 26 / ...
3h 22m
£23–30

Kilmarnock to Musselburgh by train, foot, and bus

218Weekly Services

2h 42mAverage Duration

£27Cheapest Price

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Distance: 77.2 mi
Duration: 2h 42m

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

You can take a bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to High Street via Buchanan Bus Station and Princes Street in around 2h 48m.

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