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How to get fromKilmarnock to Musselburghby bus, train or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Kilmarnock to Musselburgh by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Church Street to Waterloo Lanebus bus X71 / ...
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Waterloo Place to High Streetbus bus 113 / ...
    2h 27m
    £25–49

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X76 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Princes Street to High Streetbus bus 113 / ...
    2h 43m
    £14–23

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Glasgow Centraltrain train Kilmarnock - Glasgow Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Edinburgh
    2h 42m
    £33–63

  4. Drive 71.4 mi

    1. Drive from Kilmarnock to Musselburghcar car 71.4 mi
    1h 22m
    £18–26

  5. Bus via Shandwick Place

    1. Take the bus from Church Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X71 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shandwick Placebus bus 900
    3. Take the bus from Shandwick Place to High Streetbus bus 26 / ...
    2h 52m
    £14–23

  6. Train, line 26 bus

    1. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Haymarkettrain train
    3. Take the bus from Haymarket Station to High Streetbus bus 26 / ...
    3h 21m
    £32–56

Kilmarnock to Musselburgh by train and foot

Calendar166Weekly Services
Duration2h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket£33Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a train from Kilmarnock to Musselburgh via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 2h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to High Street via Buchanan Bus Station and Princes Street in around 2h 43m.

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