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

The cheapest way to get from Motherwell to Musselburgh is to drive which costs £10 - £16 and takes 50 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Motherwell to Musselburgh is to drive which takes 50 min and costs £10 - £16.

Is there a direct bus between Motherwell and Musselburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Motherwell to Musselburgh. However, there are services departing from Hamilton Road and arriving at High Street via Maxim Business Park and Princes Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 24m.

How far is it from Motherwell to Musselburgh?

The distance between Motherwell and Musselburgh is 50 miles. The road distance is 45 miles.

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

The best way to get from Motherwell to Musselburgh without a car is to train and line 26 bus which takes 1h 40m and costs £14 - £60.

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

It takes approximately 1h 40m to get from Motherwell to Musselburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Motherwell to Musselburgh bus from?

Motherwell to Musselburgh bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, depart from Hamilton Road station.

Where does the Motherwell to Musselburgh bus arrive?

Motherwell to Musselburgh bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, arrive at Maxim Business Park station.

Can I drive from Motherwell to Musselburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Motherwell to Musselburgh is 45 miles. It takes approximately 50 min to drive from Motherwell to Musselburgh.

Where can I stay near Musselburgh?

There are 873+ hotels available in Musselburgh.

Motherwell to Musselburgh - 5 ways to travel via train, and line 26 bus

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

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

Train, line 26 bus
best
1. Take the train from Motherwell to Haymarkettrain Glasgow Central - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the bus from Haymarket Station to High Streetbus 26 / ...
1h 40m
£15–56
Drive 44.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Motherwell to Musselburghcar 44.8 mi
50 min
£11–16
Line 242 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Hamilton Road to Maxim Business Parkbus 242
2. Take the bus from Maxim Business Park to Princes Streetbus 900
3. Take the bus from Princes Street to High Streetbus 26 / ...
2h 24m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Motherwell to Musselburghtaxi 44.8 mi
50 min
£100–120
Line 266 bus, train, line 26 bus
1. Take the bus from Watson Street to Shotts Stationbus 266
2. Take the train from Shotts to Haymarkettrain
3. Take the bus from Haymarket Station to High Streetbus 26 / ...
2h 52m

Motherwell to Musselburgh by train and bus

58Weekly Services

1h 40mAverage Duration

£15Cheapest Price

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Distance: 49.7 mi
Duration: 1h 40m

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

You can take a bus from Hamilton Road to High Street via Maxim Business Park and Princes Street in around 2h 24m.

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