Bus from Old Town (Edinburgh) to Musselburgh
2 direct routes · about 36 min · first bus 04:34, last bus 23:43 (weekdays); night service N30 runs 00:24–03:46.
Next buses to Musselburgh as of 08:28
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Old Town, 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 | ~36 min | 95 | Sat 80 · Sun 74 | 04:34 | 23:43 | South Bridge (S-bound 1) | Clayknowes Place (opp) | — |
| N30 | Lothian Buses | ~30 min | 6 | Sat 6 · Sun 6 | 00:24 | 03:46 | South Bridge (S-bound 1) | Bridge Street (N-bound) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Old Town 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 Old Town to Musselburgh?
2 routes run directly from Old Town to Musselburgh: the 30 (Lothian Buses), the N30 (Lothian Buses). The most frequent is the 30, 95 times each weekday — board at South Bridge (S-bound 1) and get off at Clayknowes Place (opp), about 36 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Old Town to Musselburgh?
Around 36 minutes on the 30, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Old Town to Musselburgh?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:34 and the last around 23:43 — and night service N30 runs 00:24–03:46. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Old Town 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.