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

The cheapest way to get from Musselburgh to Edinburgh is to drive which costs £1 - £3 and takes 16 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Musselburgh to Edinburgh is to train which takes 7 min and costs £3 - £5.

Is there a direct bus between Musselburgh and Edinburgh?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from High Street and arriving at Princes Street. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 33 min.

Is there a direct train between Musselburgh and Edinburgh?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Musselburgh and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7 min.

How far is it from Musselburgh to Edinburgh?

The distance between Musselburgh and Edinburgh is 5 miles. The road distance is 6.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Musselburgh to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 7 min and costs £3 - £5.

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

The train from Musselburgh to Edinburgh Waverley takes 7 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Musselburgh to Edinburgh bus from?

Musselburgh to Edinburgh bus services, operated by East Coast Buses, depart from High Street station.

Where do I catch the Musselburgh to Edinburgh train from?

Musselburgh to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Musselburgh station.

Train or bus from Musselburgh to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Musselburgh to Edinburgh is to train which takes 7 min and costs £3 - £5. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £1 - £3 and takes 33 min.

Where does the Musselburgh to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Musselburgh to Edinburgh bus services, operated by East Coast Buses, arrive at Princes Street station.

Where does the Musselburgh to Edinburgh train arrive?

Musselburgh to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Musselburgh to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Musselburgh to Edinburgh is 7 miles. It takes approximately 16 min to drive from Musselburgh to Edinburgh.

How do I get a train ticket from Musselburgh to Edinburgh?

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Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

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Musselburgh to Edinburgh - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Musselburgh to Edinburgh WaverleyNorth Berwick - Edinburgh / ...
7 min
£3–5
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from High Street to Princes Street113 / ...
33 min
£1–3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Musselburgh to Edinburgh6.7 mi
16 min
£23–29
Drive 6.7 mi
1. Drive from Musselburgh to Edinburgh6.7 mi
16 min
£2–3

Musselburgh to Edinburgh by train

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Distance: 5.1 mi
Duration: 7 min

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

ScotRail operates a train from Musselburgh to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £3–5 and the journey takes 7 min. Alternatively, East Coast Buses operates a bus from High Street to Princes Street every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £1–3 and the journey takes 33 min. Lothian Buses also services this route every 5 minutes.

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