There are 4 ways to get from Musselburgh to Aberdeen by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain Edinburgh - Aberdeen
3h 17m£6–59Bus
- Take the bus from Queensferry Street to Union Square Bus Stationbus M92
3h 51m£21–29Drive 125.8 mi
- Drive from Musselburgh to Aberdeencar 125.8 mi
2h 32m£31–45Bus via George Street
- Take the bus from George Street to Adelphibus E1
4h 25m
Musselburgh to Aberdeen by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Musselburgh to Aberdeen is to train which costs £5 - £60 and takes 3h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Musselburgh to Aberdeen is to drive which takes 2h 32m and costs £30 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Musselburgh to Aberdeen station. However, there are services departing from High Street and arriving at Union Square Bus Station via Queensferry Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Musselburgh to Aberdeen. However, there are services departing from Musselburgh and arriving at Aberdeen via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.
The distance between Musselburgh and Aberdeen is 134 miles. The road distance is 126.5 miles.
The best way to get from Musselburgh to Aberdeen without a car is to train which takes 3h 17m and costs £5 - £60.
It takes approximately 3h 17m to get from Musselburgh to Aberdeen, including transfers.
Musselburgh to Aberdeen bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Queensferry Street station.
Musselburgh to Aberdeen train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
The best way to get from Musselburgh to Aberdeen is to train which takes 3h 17m and costs £5 - £60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £20 - £30 and takes 3h 51m.
What companies run services between Musselburgh, Scotland and Aberdeen, Scotland?
ScotRail operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeen every 2 hours. Tickets cost £16–55 and the journey takes 2h 28m. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd operates a bus from Queensferry Street to Union Square Bus Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £19–27 and the journey takes 2h 58m.
- Phone
- +44 344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £16–55
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 722 5333
- customers@lner.co.uk
- Website
- lner.co.uk
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £21–25
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £8–35
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- enquiry@sleeper.scot
- Website
- sleeper.scot
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeen
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
- Sleeper Berth Classic
- £2–3
- Sleeper Seat
- £2–4
- Sleeper Berth Club Solo
- £30–35
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- info@citylink.co.uk
- Website
- citylink.co.uk
Bus from Queensferry Street to Union Square Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £19–27
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- ride@ember.to
- Website
- ember.to
Bus from George Street to Adelphi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://www.ember.to/
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More Questions & Answers
Musselburgh to Aberdeen bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Union Square Bus Station.
Musselburgh to Aberdeen train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Aberdeen station.
Yes, the driving distance between Musselburgh to Aberdeen is 127 miles. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Musselburgh to Aberdeen.
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