How to get from Edinburgh to Musselburgh by bus?

From Edinburgh to Musselburgh by bus

Take one direct bus from Edinburgh to Musselburgh in Scotland: take the 26 bus from Princes Street (Waverley Steps), Edinburgh station to High Street (Stop A), Musselburgh station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 43 min. The bus schedule from Edinburgh may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Musselburgh on the Moovit app.

43min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2626
Walk to Musselburgh
Leaves from Princes Street (Waverley Steps), Edinburgh

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Princes Street (Waverley Steps), Edinburgh
    ID 6200206531
    270 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2626
    Wait for bus
    26
    Seton Sands
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    High Street (Stop A), Musselburgh
    ID 627001010300
    38 min
  • 4
    Walk to Musselburgh
    Walk to
    Musselburgh
    90 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Edinburgh to Musselburgh by bus and train

To get from Edinburgh to Musselburgh in Scotland, take the SCOTRAIL train from Edinburgh station to Musselburgh station. Next, take the 48 bus from Whitehill Gardens, Stoneybank station to High Street (Stop B), Musselburgh station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 23 min. The bus schedule from Edinburgh may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Musselburgh on the Moovit app.

23min
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 4848
Walk to Musselburgh
Leaves from Edinburgh

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Edinburgh
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    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    North Berwick
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Musselburgh
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Whitehill Gardens, Stoneybank
    ID 627001010580
    170 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 4848
    Wait for bus
    48
    Musselburgh
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    High Street (Stop B), Musselburgh
    ID 627070000557
    9 min
  • 7
    Walk to Musselburgh
    Walk to
    Musselburgh
    170 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Edinburgh to Musselburgh

The distance between Edinburgh, Scotland and Musselburgh, Scotland is approximately 9.8 km, which can typically be travelled in 43 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Edinburgh to Musselburgh by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Scotland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from Edinburgh to Musselburgh

To check the bus schedule from Edinburgh to Musselburgh using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Edinburgh) and destination (Musselburgh), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus schedules.

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From Edinburgh to Musselburgh by bus and train

To get from Edinburgh to Musselburgh in Scotland, take the SCOTRAIL train from Edinburgh station to Musselburgh station. Next, take the 48 bus from Whitehill Gardens, Stoneybank station to High Street (Stop B), Musselburgh station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 23 min. The bus schedule from Edinburgh may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Musselburgh on the Moovit app.

23min
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 4848
Walk to Musselburgh
Leaves from Edinburgh

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Edinburgh
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    North Berwick
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Musselburgh
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Whitehill Gardens, Stoneybank
    ID 627001010580
    170 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 4848
    Wait for bus
    48
    Musselburgh
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    High Street (Stop B), Musselburgh
    ID 627070000557
    9 min
  • 7
    Walk to Musselburgh
    Walk to
    Musselburgh
    170 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 43 minutes, using Bus line 26.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Edinburgh to Musselburgh?

    The alternative route takes 23 minutes, using Train line SCOTRAIL, Bus line 48.

  • Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Musselburgh in Scotland?

    Yes, there is a direct bus going from Edinburgh to Musselburgh in Scotland in 43 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Edinburgh to Musselburgh in Scotland?

    The 26 bus line goes from Princes Street (Waverley Steps), Edinburgh station near Edinburgh to Seton Sands station near Musselburgh in Scotland.

  • How long does it take to travel from Edinburgh to Musselburgh in Scotland by bus?

    The total travel time between Edinburgh and Musselburgh in Scotland by bus is about 43 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Edinburgh to get to Musselburgh in Scotland?

    Get on the 26 bus from the Princes Street (Waverley Steps), Edinburgh stop near Edinburgh in Scotland.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Edinburgh and Musselburgh in Scotland?

    Get off the bus at the Seton Sands stop, which is closest to Musselburgh in Scotland.

  • When is the last bus from Edinburgh to Musselburgh in Scotland?

    The last bus from Edinburgh to Musselburgh in Scotland is the Haymarket - Seton Sands line. It leaves the Princes Street (Waverley Steps), Edinburgh stop at 03:25.

  • When is the last train from Edinburgh to Musselburgh in Scotland?

    The last train from Edinburgh to Musselburgh in Scotland is the ScotRail line. It leaves the Edinburgh station at 23:14.

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