Bus from Musselburgh to Old Town (Edinburgh)
2 direct routes · 26–39 min · first bus 04:34, last bus 23:26 (weekdays); night service N30 runs 00:59–03:39.
Next buses to Old Town (Edinburgh) as of 09:34
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | Lothian Buses | ~39 min | 92 | Sat 82 · Sun 75 | 04:34 | 23:26 | Stoneyhill Drive (opp) | South Bridge (N-Bound 2) | — |
| N30 | Lothian Buses | ~26 min | 5 | Sat 5 · Sun 5 | 00:59 | 03:39 | Bridge Street (N-bound) | South Bridge (N-Bound 2) | — |
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 30 bus or N30 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Musselburgh to Old Town?
2 routes run directly from Musselburgh to Old Town: the 30 (Lothian Buses), the N30 (Lothian Buses). The most frequent is the 30, 92 times each weekday — board at Stoneyhill Drive (opp) and get off at South Bridge (N-Bound 2), about 39 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Musselburgh to Old Town?
Between 26 minutes on the N30 and 39 on the 30, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Musselburgh to Old Town?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:34 and the last around 23:26 — and night service N30 runs 00:59–03:39. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Musselburgh to Old Town?
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.