Bus from Dalkeith to Musselburgh
3 direct routes · 17–52 min · first bus 05:16, last bus 23:46 (weekdays).
Next buses to Musselburgh as of 11:05
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Dalkeith, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48 | Lothian Buses | ~52 min | 47 | Sat 39 · Sun 35 | 05:16 | 23:24 | South Street (at) | Newbigging (S-bound) | Danderhall & Edinburgh |
| 140 | East Coast Buses | ~17 min | 20 | Sat 18 · Sun 15 | 06:36 | 23:46 | Croft Street (opp) | Newbigging (N-bound) | Whitecraig |
| 141 | East Coast Buses | ~18 min | 12 | Sat 11 · no Sunday buses | 08:13 | 19:32 | Croft Street (opp) | Newbigging (N-bound) | Whitecraig |
Times are for the first boarding point in Dalkeith on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 48 bus, 140 bus or 141 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Dalkeith to Musselburgh?
3 routes run directly from Dalkeith to Musselburgh: the 48 (Lothian Buses), the 140 (East Coast Buses), the 141 (East Coast Buses). The most frequent is the 48, 47 times each weekday — board at South Street (at) and get off at Newbigging (S-bound), about 52 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Dalkeith to Musselburgh?
Between 17 minutes on the 140 and 52 on the 48, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Danderhall, Edinburgh on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Dalkeith to Musselburgh?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:16 and the last around 23:46. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Dalkeith to Musselburgh?
Fares on this journey are set by the operator — the England fare cap doesn't apply in Scotland. Under-22s, over-60s and eligible disabled passengers travel free with a National Entitlement Card.