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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Musselburgh is to bus which costs £25 - £60 and takes 6h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Musselburgh is to train which takes 3h 49m and costs £30 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Musselburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Musselburgh. However, there are services departing from Shudehill Interchange and arriving at High Street via Buchanan Bus Station and Princes Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 2m.

How far is it from Manchester to Musselburgh?

The distance between Manchester and Musselburgh is 228 miles. The road distance is 210.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Musselburgh without a car is to train which takes 3h 49m and costs £30 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from Manchester to Musselburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Musselburgh bus from?

Manchester to Musselburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Shudehill Interchange station.

Train, bus or fly from Manchester to Musselburgh?

The best way to get from Manchester to Musselburgh is to train which takes 3h 49m and costs £30 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £60 and takes 6h 2m, you could also fly, which costs £60 - £160 and takes 5h 34m.

Where does the Manchester to Musselburgh bus arrive?

Manchester to Musselburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Can I drive from Manchester to Musselburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Musselburgh is 210 miles. It takes approximately 3h 51m to drive from Manchester to Musselburgh.

Where can I stay near Musselburgh?

There are 2391+ hotels available in Musselburgh.

Manchester to Musselburgh - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Manchester to Musselburgh by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Edinburgh WaverleyManchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
3h 49m
£31–114
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus StationUkn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Street900
6h 2m
£26–55
Drive 209.2 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Musselburgh209.2 mi
3h 51m
£51–74
Fly Manchester Airport to Edinburgh Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)MAN - EDI
5h 34m
£63–159
Train via Wigan Wallgate
1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to HaymarketLondon Euston - Edinburgh / ...
5h 12m
£80–201
Train to Liverpool, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkway
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LPL - EDI
6h 9m
£74–206
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHX - EDI
5h 31m
£58–236
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
5h 56m
£63–301

Manchester to Musselburgh by train and bus

52Weekly Services

3h 49mAverage Duration

£31Cheapest Price

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Distance: 226.9 mi
Duration: 3h 49m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Musselburgh, Scotland?

TransPennine Express operates a train from Manchester Oxford Road to Edinburgh Waverley every 4 hours. Tickets cost £29–120 and the journey takes 3h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shudehill Interchange to High Street via Buchanan Bus Station and Princes Street in around 6h 2m.

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