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

The cheapest way to get from Musselburgh to Portobello is to bus and fly which costs €45 - €160 and takes 5h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Musselburgh to Portobello is to bus and fly which takes 5h 8m and costs €45 - €160.

Is there a direct bus between Musselburgh and Portobello?

No, there is no direct bus from Musselburgh to Portobello. However, there are services departing from High Street and arriving at Victoria Street via Princes Street, Glasgow Buchanan, Europa Bus Centre and Dublin, O'Connell Street Upper (The Gresham Hotel). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 48m.

How far is it from Musselburgh to Portobello?

The distance between Musselburgh and Portobello is 376 km.

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

The best way to get from Musselburgh to Portobello without a car is to train and ferry which takes 12h 26m and costs €110 - €310.

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

It takes approximately 5h 8m to get from Musselburgh to Portobello, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Musselburgh to Portobello bus from?

Musselburgh to Portobello bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Princes Street station.

Where does the Musselburgh to Portobello bus arrive?

Musselburgh to Portobello bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where can I stay near Portobello?

There are 1084+ hotels available in Portobello.

Musselburgh to Portobello - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and ferry

There are 10 ways to get from Musselburgh to Portobello by bus, plane, train, ferry, busferry, car, or car ferry

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

Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Dublin Airport
best
1. Take the bus from High Street to Princes Streetbus
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane EDI - DUB
5h 8m
€48–154
Train to Newcastle, fly to Dublin Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane NCL - DUB
6h 17m
€46–218
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Holyheadtrain
3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry 0
12h 26m
€117–309
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Europa Bus Centre to The Gresham Hotelbus
12h 48m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Musselburgh to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
3. Drive from Belfast to Portobellocar
6h 36m
€100–146
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Dublin Airport
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane GLA - DUB
5h 35m
€56–155
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train, line 15 bus
1. Take the bus from High Street to Princes Streetbus
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane EDI - BFS
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain
4. Take the bus from Five Lamps to Richmond Street Southbus
7h 9m
€65–134
Fly Edinburgh Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane EDI - BHD
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain
6h 58m
€61–172
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Street Low Leveltrain
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain
12h 53m
Bus, bus and ferry via Dublin Airport Zone 15
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 12 to Dublin Airport T2bus X1 / ...
13h 15m

Musselburgh to Portobello by train, ferry, foot, and bus

26Weekly Services

12h 26mAverage Duration

€117Cheapest Price

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Distance: 375.6 km
Duration: 5h 8m

What companies run services between Musselburgh, Scotland and Portobello, IE-D, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Musselburgh to Portobello. However, you can take the bus to Princes Street, walk to Edinburgh Princes Street, take the vehicle to Edinburgh Airport, walk to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 21, then take the line 783 bus to Harcourt Street. Alternatively, you can take a train from Musselburgh to New Street South via Edinburgh Waverley, Warrington Bank Quay, Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, and The Point in around 12h 26m.

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