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

The cheapest way to get from Musselburgh to Balerno is to line 44 bus which costs £2 and takes 1h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Musselburgh to Balerno is to taxi which takes 24 min and costs £35 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Musselburgh and Balerno?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from High Street and arriving at Balerno High School. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 20m.

How far is it from Musselburgh to Balerno?

The distance between Musselburgh and Balerno is 13 miles. The road distance is 15.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Musselburgh to Balerno without a car is to train and line 44 bus which takes 1h 17m and costs £8 - £10.

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

It takes approximately 1h 17m to get from Musselburgh to Balerno, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Musselburgh to Balerno bus from?

Musselburgh to Balerno bus services, operated by Lothian Buses, depart from High Street station.

Where does the Musselburgh to Balerno bus arrive?

Musselburgh to Balerno bus services, operated by Lothian Buses, arrive at Balerno High School station.

Can I drive from Musselburgh to Balerno?

Yes, the driving distance between Musselburgh to Balerno is 15 miles. It takes approximately 24 min to drive from Musselburgh to Balerno.

Where can I stay near Balerno?

There are 2363+ hotels available in Balerno.

Musselburgh to Balerno - 4 ways to travel via train, line 44 bus, taxi, and car

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

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Train, line 44 bus
best
1. Take the train from Musselburgh to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Slatefordtrain
3. Take the bus from Slateford Station to Balerno High Schoolbus N44 / ...
1h 17m
£8–10
Line 44 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from High Street to Balerno High Schoolbus 44
1h 20m
£2
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Musselburgh to Balernotaxi 15.2 mi
24 min
£35–45
Drive 15.2 mi
1. Drive from Musselburgh to Balernocar 15.2 mi
24 min
£4–6

Musselburgh to Balerno by train and bus

133Weekly Services

1h 17mAverage Duration

£8Cheapest Price

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Distance: 12.8 mi
Duration: 1h 17m

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

Lothian Buses operates a bus from High Street to Balerno High School every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 1h 20m.

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