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

The cheapest way to get from Musselburgh to Shotts is to bus and line 900 bus which costs £8 - £13 and takes 2h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Musselburgh to Shotts is to drive which takes 42 min and costs £9 - £14.

Is there a direct bus between Musselburgh and Shotts?

No, there is no direct bus from Musselburgh to Shotts. However, there are services departing from High Street and arriving at King Street via Shandwick Place and Harthill Services. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Musselburgh and Shotts?

No, there is no direct train from Musselburgh to Shotts. However, there are services departing from Musselburgh and arriving at Shotts via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 24m.

How far is it from Musselburgh to Shotts?

The distance between Musselburgh and Shotts is 32 miles. The road distance is 37.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Musselburgh to Shotts without a car is to train which takes 1h 24m and costs £10 - £15.

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

It takes approximately 1h 24m to get from Musselburgh to Shotts, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Musselburgh to Shotts bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Musselburgh to Shotts train from?

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

Train or bus from Musselburgh to Shotts?

The best way to get from Musselburgh to Shotts is to train which takes 1h 24m and costs £10 - £15. Alternatively, you can bus and line 900 bus, which costs £8 - £13 and takes 2h 44m.

Where does the Musselburgh to Shotts bus arrive?

Musselburgh to Shotts bus services, operated by East Coast Buses, arrive at Shandwick Place station.

Where does the Musselburgh to Shotts train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Musselburgh to Shotts?

Yes, the driving distance between Musselburgh to Shotts is 37 miles. It takes approximately 42 min to drive from Musselburgh to Shotts.

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

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Where can I stay near Shotts?

There are 641+ hotels available in Shotts.

Musselburgh to Shotts - 5 ways to travel via train, line 26 bus, car, and taxi

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to ShottsEdinburgh - Glasgow Central
1h 24m
£11–15
Bus, line 900 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from High Street to Shandwick Place113 / ...
2. Take the bus from Shandwick Place to Harthill Services900
2h 44m
£9–12
Line 26 bus, train
1. Take the bus from High Street to Haymarket Station26 / ...
2. Take the train from Haymarket to ShottsEdinburgh - Glasgow Central
2h 3m
£10–24
Drive 37 mi
1. Drive from Musselburgh to Shotts37 mi
42 min
£10–14
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Musselburgh to Shotts37 mi
42 min
£85–100

Musselburgh to Shotts by train

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1h 24mAverage Duration

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Distance: 31.4 mi
Duration: 1h 24m

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

ScotRail operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Shotts hourly. Tickets cost £7–11 and the journey takes 51 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from High Street to King Street via Shandwick Place and Harthill Services in around 2h 44m.

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