The average bus between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Musselburgh takes 2h 43m and the fastest bus takes 2h 13m. The bus runs at least 3 times per hour from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Musselburgh. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 20 minutes between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Musselburgh. The earliest departure is at 10:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Glasgow Airport (GLA) is at 11:30 PM which arrives into Musselburgh at 2:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Buchanan Bus Station and take an average of 2h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


2h 40m • 2 changes


2h 35m • 2 changes


2h 41m • 2 changes


2h 37m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct bus from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Musselburgh. However, there are services departing from Glasgow Airport (GLA) station and arriving at Musselburgh station via Princes Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 43m.
Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Musselburgh bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.
Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Musselburgh bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, arrive at High Street station.
The distance between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Musselburgh is 86.6 km. The road distance is 99 km.
You can take a bus from Terminal Building to High Street via Buchanan Bus Station and Princes Street in around 2h 21m.