Bus from Musselburgh to Dalkeith
3 direct routes · 19–58 min · first bus 04:36, last bus 23:15 (weekdays).
Next buses to Dalkeith as of 11:33
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Musselburgh, 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 | ~58 min | 48 | Sat 36 · Sun 33 | 04:36 | 23:15 | Newbigging (N-bound) | Buccleuch Street (at) | Edinburgh & Danderhall |
| 140 | East Coast Buses | ~19 min | 21 | Sat 20 · Sun 15 | 04:58 | 23:13 | Newbigging (S-bound) | Jarnac Court (at) | Whitecraig |
| 141 | East Coast Buses | ~20 min | 12 | Sat 10 · no Sunday buses | 07:10 | 18:26 | Newbigging (S-bound) | Jarnac Court (at) | Whitecraig |
Times are for the first boarding point in Musselburgh 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 Musselburgh to Dalkeith?
3 routes run directly from Musselburgh to Dalkeith: the 48 (Lothian Buses), the 140 (East Coast Buses), the 141 (East Coast Buses). The most frequent is the 48, 48 times each weekday — board at Newbigging (N-bound) and get off at Buccleuch Street (at), about 58 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Musselburgh to Dalkeith?
Between 19 minutes on the 140 and 58 on the 48, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Edinburgh, Danderhall on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Musselburgh to Dalkeith?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:36 and the last around 23:15. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Musselburgh to Dalkeith?
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.