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 £30 - £55 and takes 6h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Musselburgh is to drive which takes 3h 53m and costs £50 - £80.

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 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arriving at High Street via Buchanan Bus Station and Princes Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 11m.

How far is it from Manchester to Musselburgh?

The distance between Manchester and Musselburgh is 229 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 4h 1m and costs £80 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 4h 1m 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 Manchester, 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 4h 1m and costs £80 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 6h 11m, you could also fly, which costs £55 - £140 and takes 5h 27m.

Where does the Manchester to Musselburgh bus arrive?

Manchester to Musselburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Glasgow station.

Can I drive from Manchester to Musselburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Musselburgh is 210 miles. It takes approximately 3h 53m to drive from Manchester to Musselburgh.

Where can I stay near Musselburgh?

There are 2543+ 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 Piccadilly to Haymarkettrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
4h 1m
£82–136
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Glasgowbus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus Uk090
6h 11m
£30–51
Drive 209.2 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Musselburghcar 209.2 mi
3h 53m
£53–76
Fly Manchester Airport to Edinburgh Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane MAN - EDI
5h 27m
£60–140
Train via Wigan Wallgate
1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Haymarkettrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
5h 12m
£79–134
Train to Liverpool, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LPL - EDI
5h 48m
£69–167
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
5h 23m
£68–154
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
6h 10m
£79–194

Manchester to Musselburgh by train and bus

52Weekly Services

4h 1mAverage Duration

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Distance: 227.2 mi
Duration: 4h 1m

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

TransPennine Express operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Haymarket every 4 hours. Tickets cost £80–140 and the journey takes 3h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to High Street via Buchanan Bus Station and Princes Street in around 6h 11m.

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