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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Musselburgh is to bus which costs £30 - £60 and takes 6h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Musselburgh is to train which takes 3h 50m and costs £65 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Musselburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Musselburgh. However, there are services departing from Shudehill Interchange and arriving at High Street via Buchanan Bus Station and Princes Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Musselburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Musselburgh. However, there are services departing from Manchester Oxford Road and arriving at Musselburgh via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.

How far is it from Manchester to Musselburgh?

The distance between Manchester and Musselburgh is 227 miles. The road distance is 210.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Musselburgh without a car is to train which takes 3h 50m and costs £65 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 3h 50m to get from Manchester to Musselburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Musselburgh bus from?

Manchester to Musselburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Shudehill Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Musselburgh train from?

Manchester to Musselburgh train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Manchester Oxford Road station.

Train, bus or fly from Manchester to Musselburgh?

The best way to get from Manchester to Musselburgh is to train which takes 3h 50m and costs £65 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 6h 9m, you could also fly, which costs £60 - £160 and takes 5h 32m.

Where does the Manchester to Musselburgh bus arrive?

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

Where does the Manchester to Musselburgh train arrive?

Manchester to Musselburgh train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Manchester to Musselburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Musselburgh is 211 miles. It takes approximately 3h 54m to drive from Manchester to Musselburgh.

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

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Where can I stay near Musselburgh?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
3h 50m
£67–109
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus Uk090
6h 9m
£34–57
Drive 209.4 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Musselburghcar 209.4 mi
3h 54m
£52–75
Fly Manchester Airport to Edinburgh Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane MAN - EDI
5h 32m
£64–159
Train via Wigan Wallgate
1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Haymarkettrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
5h 11m
£74–123
Train to Liverpool, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LPL - EDI
5h 52m
£75–204
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
5h 18m
£68–171
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
6h 9m
£64–176

Manchester to Musselburgh by train

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Distance: 225.8 mi
Duration: 3h 50m

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

TransPennine Express operates a train from Manchester Oxford Road to Edinburgh Waverley every 4 hours. Tickets cost £65–110 and the journey takes 3h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shudehill Interchange to High Street via Buchanan Bus Station and Princes Street in around 6h 9m.

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