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How to get fromNewcastle upon Tyne to Musselburghby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Musselburgh by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
    1h 59m
    £30–83
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus Ukn11 / ...
    3h 9m
    £13–21
  3. Drive  99.5 mi

    1. Drive from Newcastle upon Tyne to Musselburghcar car 99.5 mi
    2h 8m
    £25–36
  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Take the bus from Princes Street to High Streetbus bus 26 / ...
    2h 6m
    £22–38

Newcastle upon Tyne to Musselburgh by train

Calendar169Weekly Trains
Duration1h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket£30Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Newcastle upon Tyne, England and Musselburgh, Scotland?

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £40–60 and the journey takes 1h 24m. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from John Dobson Street to Edinburgh, Bus Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost £12–19 and the journey takes 2h 30m.

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