How to get from Edinburgh to Musselburgh by bus and train?

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 106 bus from Queen Margaret University, Musselburgh station to Bridge Street, Musselburgh station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 22 min.

22min
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 106106
Walk to Musselburgh
Leaves from Edinburgh

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    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Edinburgh
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    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    North Berwick
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    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Musselburgh
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Queen Margaret University, Musselburgh
    ID 627070001224
    80 m • 2 min
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    Bus - 106106
    Wait for bus
    106
    Haddington
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    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bridge Street, Musselburgh
    ID 627001010190
    8 min
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    Walk to Musselburgh
    Walk to
    Musselburgh
    210 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

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 44 min.

44min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2626
Walk to Musselburgh
Leaves from Princes Street (Waverley Steps), Edinburgh

Step by Step

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    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Princes Street (Waverley Steps), Edinburgh
    ID 6200206531
    270 m • 4 min
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    Bus - 2626
    Wait for bus
    26
    Seton Sands
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    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    High Street (Stop A), Musselburgh
    ID 627001010300
    39 min
  • 4
    Walk to Musselburgh
    Walk to
    Musselburgh
    80 m • 2 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 10.83 km, which can typically be travelled in 22 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Edinburgh to Musselburgh by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Scotland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Edinburgh

Edinburgh is located at Edinburgh, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Museum Of Childhood, Canongate.

Bus stations close to Edinburgh:

  • Museum Of Childhood, Canongate
  • Waverley Bridge, Edinburgh
  • Waterloo Place, Edinburgh

Public transport stations close to Musselburgh, Scotland

Musselburgh is located at Musselburgh, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Brunton Theatre Journey Hub, Musselburgh.

Train stations close to Musselburgh:

  • Wallyford
  • Musselburgh

Bus stations close to Musselburgh:

  • Brunton Theatre Journey Hub, Musselburgh
  • High Street (Stop C), Musselburgh
  • High Street (Stop B), Musselburgh

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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 44 min.

44min
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
    39 min
  • 4
    Walk to Musselburgh
    Walk to
    Musselburgh
    80 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 22 minutes, using Train line SCOTRAIL, Bus line 106.

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

    The alternative route takes 44 minutes, using Bus line 26.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 22 min.

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

    The SCOTRAIL train line goes from North Berwick station near Edinburgh to Musselburgh station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Musselburgh station near Musselburgh in Scotland

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

    The total travel time between Edinburgh and Musselburgh in Scotland by train and bus is about 22 min.

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

    Get on the SCOTRAIL train from the North Berwick station near Edinburgh in Scotland.

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

    Get off the train at the Musselburgh stop, which is closest to Musselburgh in Scotland.

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

    The first train from Edinburgh to Musselburgh in Scotland is ScotRail. It leaves the Edinburgh station at 09:37.

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

    The first bus from Edinburgh to Musselburgh in Scotland is Haymarket - Seton Sands. It leaves the Princes Street (Waverley Steps), Edinburgh stop at 00:27.

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