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How to get fromBurntisland to Musselburghby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Burntisland to Musselburgh by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Burntisland to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Glenrothes with Thornton - Edinburgh / ...
    1h 15m
    £10–19

  2. Drive  27.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Burntisland to Musselburghcar car 27.4 mi
    51 min
    £7–10

  3. Line 7 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Library to Queensferry Roadbus bus 7A / ...
    2. Take the bus from St John's & St Columba's Church to Queensferry Streetbus bus X55
    3. Take the bus from Shandwick Place to High Streetbus bus 26 / ...
    2h 9m
    £10–16

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Burntisland to Musselburghtaxi taxi 27.4 mi
    51 min
    £120–150

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Burntisland to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Glenrothes with Thornton - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the bus from Princes Street to High Streetbus bus 26 / ...
    1h 18m
    £9–18

Burntisland to Musselburgh by train

Calendar169Weekly Trains
Duration1h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket£10Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 24.6 mi
  • Duration: 1h 15m

What companies run services between Burntisland, Scotland and Musselburgh, Scotland?

ScotRail operates a train from Burntisland to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £8–15 and the journey takes 39 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Library to High Street via Queensferry Road, St John's & St Columba's Church, Queensferry Street, and Shandwick Place in around 2h 9m.

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