How to get from Leith to Musselburgh by bus?

From Leith to Musselburgh by bus

To get from Leith to Musselburgh in Scotland, take the 21 bus from Kirkgate Centre, Leith station to Piershill Cemetery, Craigentinny station. Next, take the 26 bus from Piershill Cemetery, Craigentinny station to High Street (Stop A), Musselburgh station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 45 min.

45min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2121
Bus - 2626
Walk to Musselburgh
Leaves from Kirkgate Centre, Leith

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Kirkgate Centre, Leith
    ID 6200207300
    290 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2121
    Wait for bus
    21
    Edinburgh Royal Infirmary
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Piershill Cemetery, Craigentinny
    ID 6200208070
    16 min
  • 4
    Bus - 2626
    Wait for bus
    26
    Seton Sands
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    High Street (Stop A), Musselburgh
    ID 627001010300
    21 min
  • 6
    Walk to Musselburgh
    Walk to
    Musselburgh
    80 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Leith to Musselburgh by bus via 49 and 26

To get from Leith to Musselburgh in Scotland, take the 49 bus from Duke Street, Leith station to Bridge Street, Portobello station. Next, take the 26 bus from Bridge Street, Portobello station to High Street (Stop A), Musselburgh station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 42 min.

42min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 4949
Bus - 2626
Walk to Musselburgh
Leaves from Duke Street, Leith

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Duke Street, Leith
    ID 6200207590
    400 m • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - 4949
    Wait for bus
    49
    Newcraighall
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bridge Street, Portobello
    ID 6200208140
    17 min
  • 4
    Bus - 2626
    Wait for bus
    26
    Seton Sands
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    High Street (Stop A), Musselburgh
    ID 627001010300
    15 min
  • 6
    Walk to Musselburgh
    Walk to
    Musselburgh
    80 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Leith to Musselburgh

The distance between Leith, Scotland and Musselburgh, Scotland is approximately 9.86 km, which can typically be travelled in 45 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Leith to Musselburgh by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Scotland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Leith

Leith is located at Giles Street, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is St Anthony Street, Leith.

Bus stations close to Leith:

  • St Anthony Street, Leith
  • Parliament Street, Leith
  • Kirkgate Centre, Leith

Public transport stations close to Musselburgh, Scotland

Musselburgh is located at Musselburgh, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Rothesay Place, Musselburgh.

Train stations close to Musselburgh:

  • Musselburgh
  • Wallyford

Bus stations close to Musselburgh:

  • Rothesay Place, Musselburgh
  • Brunton Theatre Journey Hub, Musselburgh
  • Mall Avenue, Musselburgh

Related Routes

Alternative route from Leith to Musselburgh by bus via 49 and 26

To get from Leith to Musselburgh in Scotland, take the 49 bus from Duke Street, Leith station to Bridge Street, Portobello station. Next, take the 26 bus from Bridge Street, Portobello station to High Street (Stop A), Musselburgh station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 42 min.

42min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 4949
Bus - 2626
Walk to Musselburgh
Leaves from Duke Street, Leith

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Duke Street, Leith
    ID 6200207590
    400 m • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - 4949
    Wait for bus
    49
    Newcraighall
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bridge Street, Portobello
    ID 6200208140
    17 min
  • 4
    Bus - 2626
    Wait for bus
    26
    Seton Sands
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    High Street (Stop A), Musselburgh
    ID 627001010300
    15 min
  • 6
    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 Leith to Musselburgh?

    The fastest way takes 45 minutes, using Bus line 21, Bus line 26.

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

    The alternative route takes 42 minutes, using Bus line 49, Bus line 26.

  • Is there a direct bus between Leith and Musselburgh?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 45 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Leith to Musselburgh?

    The 21 bus line goes from Kirkgate Centre, Leith station near Leith in Edinburgh to Edinburgh Royal Infirmary station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Edinburgh Royal Infirmary station near Musselburgh in Scotland.

  • How long does it take to travel from Leith to Musselburgh by bus?

    The total travel time between Leith in Edinburgh and Musselburgh in Scotland by bus is about 45 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Leith to get to Musselburgh?

    Get on the 21 bus from the Kirkgate Centre, Leith stop near Leith in Edinburgh.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Leith and Musselburgh?

    Get off the bus at the Edinburgh Royal Infirmary stop, which is closest to Musselburgh in Scotland.

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