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

The cheapest way to get from Leith to Musselburgh is to bus which costs £1 - £2 and takes 16 min.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Leith and Musselburgh?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from King's Road and arriving at High Street. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 16 min.

Is there a direct train between Leith 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 Leith to Musselburgh?

The distance between Leith and Musselburgh is 5 miles. The road distance is 6.6 miles.

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

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

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

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

Where do I catch the Leith to Musselburgh bus from?

Leith to Musselburgh bus services, operated by Lothian Buses, depart from King's Road station.

Where do I catch the Leith to Musselburgh train from?

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

Train or bus from Leith to Musselburgh?

The best way to get from Leith to Musselburgh is to train which takes 6 min and costs £3 - £4. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £1 - £2 and takes 16 min.

Where does the Leith to Musselburgh bus arrive?

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

Where does the Leith to Musselburgh train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Leith to Musselburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Leith to Musselburgh is 7 miles. It takes approximately 15 min to drive from Leith to Musselburgh.

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

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Where can I stay near Musselburgh?

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

There are 4 ways to get from Leith to Musselburgh by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to MusselburghEdinburgh - North Berwick / ...
6 min
£3–4
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from King's Road to High Street26 / ...
16 min
£1–2
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Leith to Musselburgh6.5 mi
15 min
£23–28
Drive 6.5 mi
1. Drive from Leith to Musselburgh6.5 mi
15 min
£2–3

Leith to Musselburgh by train

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Distance: 5 mi
Duration: 6 min

What companies run services between Leith, Scotland and Musselburgh, 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 King's Road to High Street every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 16 min. East Coast Buses also services this route every 10 minutes.

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