What is the cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Musselburgh?

The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Musselburgh is to bus which costs £40 - £75 and takes 8h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Birmingham to Musselburgh?

The fastest way to get from Birmingham to Musselburgh is to fly and bus which takes 3h 37m and costs £40 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Birmingham and Musselburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Birmingham to Musselburgh. However, there are services departing from Newhall Street and arriving at High Street via Buchanan Bus Station and Princes Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Birmingham and Musselburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to Musselburgh. However, there are services departing from Birmingham New Street and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 46m.

How far is it from Birmingham to Musselburgh?

The distance between Birmingham and Musselburgh is 348 miles. The road distance is 285.6 miles.

How do I travel from Birmingham to Musselburgh without a car?

The best way to get from Birmingham to Musselburgh without a car is to train which takes 5h 46m and costs £120 - £260.

How long does it take to get from Birmingham to Musselburgh?

It takes approximately 5h 46m to get from Birmingham to Musselburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Musselburgh bus from?

Birmingham to Musselburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Newhall Street station.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Musselburgh train from?

Birmingham to Musselburgh train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Birmingham New Street station.

Train or bus from Birmingham to Musselburgh?

The best way to get from Birmingham to Musselburgh is to train which takes 5h 46m and costs £120 - £260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £75 and takes 8h 8m.

Where does the Birmingham to Musselburgh bus arrive?

Birmingham to Musselburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Birmingham to Musselburgh train arrive?

Birmingham to Musselburgh train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Birmingham to Musselburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Birmingham to Musselburgh is 286 miles. It takes approximately 5h 2m to drive from Birmingham to Musselburgh.

How do I get a train ticket from Birmingham to Musselburgh?

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Where can I stay near Musselburgh?

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Birmingham to Musselburgh - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Birmingham to Musselburgh by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
5h 46m
£123–257
Fly Birmingham Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
4h 15m
£40–135
Bus
1. Take the bus from Newhall Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus Uk090
8h 8m
£41–71
Drive 284 mi
1. Drive from Birmingham to Musselburghcar 284 mi
5h 2m
£69–100
Fly Birmingham Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
2. Take the bus from Waterloo Place to High Streetbus
3h 37m
£42–110
Train via Wolverhampton
1. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
5h 53m
£105–184
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
5h 35m
£96–193
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to London Eustontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
3. Take the bus from Waterloo Place to High Streetbus
5h 43m
£116–372

Birmingham to Musselburgh by train and bus

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Distance: 346.3 mi
Duration: 5h 46m

What companies run services between Birmingham, England and Musselburgh, Scotland?

Cross Country operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £180–260 and the journey takes 5h 7m. Avanti West Coast also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Newhall Street to High Street via Buchanan Bus Station and Princes Street in around 8h 8m.

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