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

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There are 6 ways to get from Motherwell to Musselburgh by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Motherwell to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Glasgow Central - Plymouth / ...
    1h 17m
    £10–27

  2. Train, line 26 bus

    1. Take the train from Motherwell to Haymarkettrain train Glasgow Central - Plymouth / ...
    2. Take the bus from Haymarket Station to High Streetbus bus 26 / ...
    1h 36m
    £17–26

  3. Line 242 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Hamilton Road to Maxim Business Parkbus bus 242 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Maxim Business Park to Princes Streetbus bus 900
    3. Take the bus from Princes Street to High Streetbus bus 26 / ...
    2h 34m
    £10–19

  4. Drive  44.8 mi

    1. Drive from Motherwell to Musselburghcar car 44.8 mi
    51 min
    £11–16

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Motherwell to Musselburghtaxi taxi 44.8 mi
    51 min
    £190–240

  6. Line 266 bus, train, line 26 bus

    1. Take the bus from Watson Street to Shotts Stationbus bus 266
    2. Take the train from Shotts to Haymarkettrain train
    3. Take the bus from Haymarket Station to High Streetbus bus 26 / ...
    2h 50m
    £16–25

Motherwell to Musselburgh by train

Calendar57Weekly Trains
Duration1h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket£10Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 41.2 mi
  • Duration: 1h 17m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Motherwell to Edinburgh Waverley 3 times a day. Tickets cost £15–24 and the journey takes 42 min. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hamilton Road to High Street via Maxim Business Park and Princes Street in around 2h 34m.

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