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

The cheapest way to get from Musselburgh to Shotts is to bus which costs £5 - £12 and takes 2h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Musselburgh to Shotts is to drive which takes 44 min and costs £9 - £13.

Is there a direct bus between Musselburgh and Shotts?

No, there is no direct bus from Musselburgh to Shotts. However, there are services departing from High Street and arriving at King Street via Princes Street and Harthill Services. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Musselburgh and Shotts?

No, there is no direct train from Musselburgh to Shotts. However, there are services departing from Musselburgh and arriving at Shotts via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 23m.

How far is it from Musselburgh to Shotts?

The distance between Musselburgh and Shotts is 32 miles. The road distance is 37.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Musselburgh to Shotts without a car is to train which takes 1h 23m and costs £13 - £27.

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

It takes approximately 1h 23m to get from Musselburgh to Shotts, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Musselburgh to Shotts bus from?

Musselburgh to Shotts bus services, operated by East Coast Buses, depart from High Street station.

Where do I catch the Musselburgh to Shotts train from?

Musselburgh to Shotts train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train or bus from Musselburgh to Shotts?

The best way to get from Musselburgh to Shotts is to train which takes 1h 23m and costs £13 - £27. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £5 - £12 and takes 2h 45m.

Where does the Musselburgh to Shotts bus arrive?

Musselburgh to Shotts bus services, operated by East Coast Buses, arrive at Princes Street station.

Where does the Musselburgh to Shotts train arrive?

Musselburgh to Shotts train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Shotts station.

Can I drive from Musselburgh to Shotts?

Yes, the driving distance between Musselburgh to Shotts is 37 miles. It takes approximately 44 min to drive from Musselburgh to Shotts.

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

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Where can I stay near Shotts?

There are 696+ hotels available in Shotts.

Musselburgh to Shotts - 5 ways to travel via train, line 26 bus, car, and taxi

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Shottstrain Edinburgh - Glasgow Central
1h 23m
£13–26
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from High Street to Princes Streetbus 113 / ...
2. Take the bus from Princes Street to Harthill Servicesbus Uk090
2h 45m
£6–11
Line 26 bus, train
1. Take the bus from High Street to Haymarket Stationbus 26 / ...
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Shottstrain Edinburgh - Glasgow Central
2h 3m
£13–23
Drive 37 mi
1. Drive from Musselburgh to Shottscar 37 mi
44 min
£9–13
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Musselburgh to Shottstaxi 37 mi
44 min
£85–100

Musselburgh to Shotts by train

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Distance: 31.4 mi
Duration: 1h 23m

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

ScotRail operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Shotts hourly. Tickets cost £11–22 and the journey takes 50 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from High Street to King Street via Princes Street and Harthill Services in around 2h 45m.

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