🚌 Bus from Musselburgh to Edinburgh
18 direct routes · about 16 min · first bus 00:17, last bus 00:07 (weekdays).
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Lothian Buses | ~16 min | 104 | 00:17 | 00:07 | Battlefield Drive (near) |
| 30 | Lothian Buses | ~11 min | 92 | 04:32 | 23:24 | Queen Margaret University (Stance 1) |
| 44 | Lothian Buses | ~29 min | 78 | 04:24 | 23:06 | Terminus (at) |
| 48 | Lothian Buses | ~31 min | 48 | 04:35 | 23:14 | Musselburgh Grammar School (o/s) |
| 4 | Lothian Buses | ~5 min | 44 | 07:06 | 23:10 | Queen Margaret University (Stance 1) |
| 113 | East Coast Buses | ~17 min | 31 | 05:09 | 23:37 | Wallyford Journey Hub (N-bound) |
| X4 | East Coast Buses | ~13 min | 31 | 05:03 | 22:03 | Chuckers Row (near) |
| 124 | East Coast Buses | ~17 min | 29 | 05:50 | 22:55 | Wallyford Journey Hub (N-bound) |
| 106 | East Coast Buses | ~24 min | 13 | 08:07 | 21:18 | Wallyford Journey Hub (N-bound) |
| 111 | Prentice Coaches | ~42 min | 10 | 06:38 | 17:41 | Chuckers Row (near) |
| 108 | Prentice Coaches | ~19 min | 9 | 08:14 | 16:29 | Chuckers Row (near) |
| N30 | Lothian Buses | ~10 min | 5 | 00:59 | 03:39 | Bridge Street (N-bound) |
| N26 | Lothian Buses | ~9 min | 4 | 01:26 | 04:21 | Battlefield Drive (near) |
| X26 | Lothian Buses | ~22 min | 4 | 07:00 | 07:56 | Battlefield Drive (near) |
| X11 | Prentice Coaches | ~24 min | 2 | 06:21 | 18:26 | Chuckers Row (near) |
| X6 | East Coast Buses | ~8 min | 2 | 06:30 | 07:22 | Auburn Locks (At) |
| N113 | East Coast Buses | ~14 min | 1 | 02:23 | 02:23 | Drummohr Avenue (at) |
| N124 | East Coast Buses | ~12 min | 1 | 02:42 | 02:42 | Wallyford Journey Hub (N-bound) |
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.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Musselburgh to Edinburgh?
18 routes run directly from Musselburgh to Edinburgh: the 26 (Lothian Buses), the 30 (Lothian Buses), the 44 (Lothian Buses), the 48 (Lothian Buses), the 4 (Lothian Buses), the 113 (East Coast Buses), the X4 (East Coast Buses), the 124 (East Coast Buses), the 106 (East Coast Buses), the 111 (Prentice Coaches), the 108 (Prentice Coaches), the N30 (Lothian Buses), the N26 (Lothian Buses), the X26 (Lothian Buses), the X11 (Prentice Coaches), the X6 (East Coast Buses), the N113 (East Coast Buses), the N124 (East Coast Buses).
How long does the bus take from Musselburgh to Edinburgh?
Around 16 minutes on the 26, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Musselburgh to Edinburgh?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 26) leaves around 00:17 and the last around 00:07. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Musselburgh to Edinburgh?
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.