🚌 Bus from Edinburgh West End to Musselburgh
8 direct routes · about 42 min · first bus 05:12, last bus 23:45 (weekdays).
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Lothian Buses | ~42 min | 96 | 05:12 | 23:45 | Shandwick Place (Stop SB) |
| 30 | Lothian Buses | ~52 min | 95 | 04:26 | 23:32 | Lothian Road (Stop XC) |
| 44 | Lothian Buses | ~40 min | 73 | 05:34 | 23:37 | Shandwick Place (Stop SB) |
| 4 | Lothian Buses | ~43 min | 46 | 06:24 | 23:20 | Shandwick Place (Stop SB) |
| 124 | East Coast Buses | ~37 min | 29 | 06:43 | 23:46 | Lothian Road (Stop XC) |
| 106 | East Coast Buses | ~36 min | 13 | 07:50 | 22:23 | Queensferry Street (Stop QC) |
| N30 | Lothian Buses | ~34 min | 6 | 00:54 | 00:14 | Lothian Road (Stop XC) |
| X6 | East Coast Buses | ~44 min | 2 | 16:38 | 17:34 | Queensferry Street (Stop QC) |
Times are for the first boarding point in Edinburgh West End on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Edinburgh West End to Musselburgh?
8 routes run directly from Edinburgh West End to Musselburgh: the 26 (Lothian Buses), the 30 (Lothian Buses), the 44 (Lothian Buses), the 4 (Lothian Buses), the 124 (East Coast Buses), the 106 (East Coast Buses), the N30 (Lothian Buses), the X6 (East Coast Buses).
How long does the bus take from Edinburgh West End to Musselburgh?
Around 42 minutes on the 26, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Edinburgh West End to Musselburgh?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 26) leaves around 05:12 and the last around 23:45. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Edinburgh West End 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.