What is the cheapest way to get from Royal Mile to Musselburgh?

The cheapest way to get from Royal Mile to Musselburgh is to drive which costs £1 - £3 and takes 15 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Royal Mile to Musselburgh?

The fastest way to get from Royal Mile to Musselburgh is to train which takes 11 min and costs £3 - £4.

Is there a direct bus between Royal Mile and Musselburgh?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from St Andrew's House and arriving at High Street. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 30 min.

Is there a direct train between Royal Mile and Musselburgh?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Musselburgh. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6 min.

How far is it from Royal Mile to Musselburgh?

The distance between Royal Mile and Musselburgh is 5 miles. The road distance is 6.3 miles.

How do I travel from Royal Mile to Musselburgh without a car?

The best way to get from Royal Mile to Musselburgh without a car is to train which takes 11 min and costs £3 - £4.

How long does it take to get from Royal Mile to Musselburgh?

The train from Edinburgh Waverley to Musselburgh takes 6 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Royal Mile to Musselburgh bus from?

Royal Mile to Musselburgh bus services, operated by East Coast Buses, depart from St Andrew's House station.

Where do I catch the Royal Mile to Musselburgh train from?

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

Train or bus from Royal Mile to Musselburgh?

The best way to get from Royal Mile to Musselburgh is to train which takes 11 min and costs £3 - £4. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £1 - £3 and takes 38 min.

Where does the Royal Mile to Musselburgh bus arrive?

Royal Mile to Musselburgh bus services, operated by East Coast Buses, arrive at High Street station.

Where does the Royal Mile to Musselburgh train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Royal Mile to Musselburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Royal Mile to Musselburgh is 6 miles. It takes approximately 15 min to drive from Royal Mile to Musselburgh.

How do I get a train ticket from Royal Mile to Musselburgh?

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Where can I stay near Musselburgh?

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Royal Mile to Musselburgh - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

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

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Musselburghtrain Edinburgh - North Berwick / ...
11 min
£3–4
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from St Andrew's House to High Streetbus 124 / ...
38 min
£1–3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Royal Mile to Musselburghtaxi 6.2 mi
15 min
£22–27
Drive 6.2 mi
1. Drive from Royal Mile to Musselburghcar 6.2 mi
15 min
£2–3
Bus via Regent Terrace
1. Take the bus from Regent Terrace to High Streetbus 26 / ...
39 min
£1–3

Royal Mile to Musselburgh by foot and train

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Distance: 5.3 mi
Duration: 11 min

What companies run services between Royal Mile, Scotland and Musselburgh, Scotland?

ScotRail operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Musselburgh hourly. Tickets cost £3–4 and the journey takes 6 min. Alternatively, East Coast Buses operates a bus from St Andrew's House to High Street every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £1–3 and the journey takes 30 min. Lothian Buses also services this route every 5 minutes.

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