The average bus between Musselburgh and Shotts takes 2h 15m and the fastest bus takes 1h 51m. The bus service runs several times per day from Musselburgh to Shotts. 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 4 times a day between Musselburgh and Shotts. The earliest departure is at 3:25 AM at night, and the last departure from Musselburgh is at 5:19 PM which arrives into Shotts at 7:17 PM. All services require a transfer at Princes Street and take an average of 2h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


2h 46m • 2 changes


2h 19m • 2 changes


2h 4m • 2 changes


2h 4m • 2 changes


2h 5m • 2 changes


1h 51m • 2 changes


2h 3m • 2 changes


1h 58m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct bus from Musselburgh to Shotts. However, there are services departing from Musselburgh station and arriving at Shotts station via Princes Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 15m.
Musselburgh to Shotts bus services, operated by Lothian, depart from High Street station.
Musselburgh to Shotts bus services, operated by Lothian, arrive at Harthill Services station.
The distance between Musselburgh and Shotts is 49.2 km. The road distance is 61 km.
You can take a bus from High Street to King Street via Princes Street and Harthill Services in around 2h 45m.