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

From Leith to Musselburgh by bus and train

To get from Leith to Musselburgh in Musselburgh, take the 16 bus from St Anthony Street, Leith station to Princes Street (Waverley Steps), Edinburgh station. Next, take the SCOTRAIL train from Edinburgh station to Musselburgh station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 38 min.

38min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1616
Train - SCOTRAIL
Leaves from St Anthony Street, Leith

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    St Anthony Street, Leith
    ID 6200242350
    230 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1616
    Wait for bus
    16
    Bonaly
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Princes Street (Waverley Steps), Edinburgh
    ID 6200243370
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Edinburgh
    270 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    North Berwick
  • 6
    Ride to train station Musselburgh
    Ride to train station
    Musselburgh
    8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Leith to Musselburgh by bus and train via 25 and SCOTRAIL

To get from Leith to Musselburgh in Musselburgh, take the 25 bus from Foot Of the Walk, Leith station to Princes Street (Waverley Steps), Edinburgh station. Next, take the SCOTRAIL train from Edinburgh station to Musselburgh station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 42 min.

42min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2525
Train - SCOTRAIL
Leaves from Foot Of the Walk, Leith

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Foot Of the Walk, Leith
    ID 6200242280
    320 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2525
    Wait for bus
    25
    Riccarton
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Princes Street (Waverley Steps), Edinburgh
    ID 6200243370
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Edinburgh
    270 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    North Berwick
  • 6
    Ride to train station Musselburgh
    Ride to train station
    Musselburgh
    8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Leith to Musselburgh

The distance between Leith, Musselburgh and Musselburgh, Musselburgh is approximately 6.91 mi, which can typically be travelled in 38 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Leith to Musselburgh by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Musselburgh – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Leith

Leith is located at Giles Street, Musselburgh and the nearest public transport station is The Shore, Leith.

Bus stations close to Leith:

  • The Shore, Leith
  • Duke Street, Leith
  • Academy Street, Leith

Public transport stations close to Musselburgh, Musselburgh

Musselburgh is located at Musselburgh, Musselburgh and the nearest public transport station is Denholm Drive, Stoneybank.

Bus stations close to Musselburgh:

  • Denholm Drive, Stoneybank
  • Queen Margaret University, Musselburgh
  • Whitehill Gardens, Stoneybank

Related Routes

Alternative route from Leith to Musselburgh by bus and train via 25 and SCOTRAIL

To get from Leith to Musselburgh in Musselburgh, take the 25 bus from Foot Of the Walk, Leith station to Princes Street (Waverley Steps), Edinburgh station. Next, take the SCOTRAIL train from Edinburgh station to Musselburgh station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 42 min.

42min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2525
Train - SCOTRAIL
Leaves from Foot Of the Walk, Leith

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Foot Of the Walk, Leith
    ID 6200242280
    320 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2525
    Wait for bus
    25
    Riccarton
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Princes Street (Waverley Steps), Edinburgh
    ID 6200243370
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Edinburgh
    270 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    North Berwick
  • 6
    Ride to train station Musselburgh
    Ride to train station
    Musselburgh
    8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 38 minutes, using Bus line 16, Bus line SCOTRAIL.

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

    The alternative route takes 42 minutes, using Bus line 25, Bus line SCOTRAIL.

  • Is there a direct bus between Leith and Musselburgh?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 38 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Leith to Musselburgh?

    The 16 bus line goes from St Anthony Street, Leith station near Leith in Edinburgh to Bonaly station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Bonaly station near Musselburgh in Musselburgh.

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

    The total travel time between Leith in Edinburgh and Musselburgh in Musselburgh by bus and train is about 38 min.

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

    Get on the 16 bus from the St Anthony Street, 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 Bonaly station, which is closest to Musselburgh in Musselburgh.

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