Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Musselburgh travel guide

Musselburgh Tourism | Musselburgh Guide

You're Going to Love Musselburgh

With a population of 22,656, Musselburgh is a must-see destination in Scotland, United Kingdom. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Musselburgh to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Musselburgh

Musselburgh in January
Estimated hotel price
£65
1 night at 3-star hotel
Musselburgh in January
Estimated hotel price
£65
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Musselburgh

Plane

When flying to Musselburgh, you’ll arrive at Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport (EDI), which is located 12 miles from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Musselburgh include easyJet, British Airways and Loganair. The shortest domestic flight to Musselburgh departs from Belfast and takes around 50m.

Train

Lumo is the most popular train carrier serving Musselburgh, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Musselburgh to Leeds takes 3h 10m and costs around £46 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Inverness, expect to pay about £23 for a 3h 45m trip. Located 0.7 miles from the city centre, Musselburgh is the busiest station in Musselburgh. Another popular train station is Musselburgh Newcraighall, located 1.7 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Musselburgh is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 173 miles from Musselburgh. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Alamo, among others, in Manchester.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Musselburgh, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Musselburgh takes 70 miles and will cost you around £16. From Dundee, the ticket costs about £19 for a journey of 110 miles.

Plane

When flying to Musselburgh, you’ll arrive at Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport (EDI), which is located 12 miles from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Musselburgh include easyJet, British Airways and Loganair. The shortest domestic flight to Musselburgh departs from Belfast and takes around 50m.

Train

Lumo is the most popular train carrier serving Musselburgh, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Musselburgh to Leeds takes 3h 10m and costs around £46 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Inverness, expect to pay about £23 for a 3h 45m trip. Located 0.7 miles from the city centre, Musselburgh is the busiest station in Musselburgh. Another popular train station is Musselburgh Newcraighall, located 1.7 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Musselburgh is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 173 miles from Musselburgh. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Alamo, among others, in Manchester.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Musselburgh, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Musselburgh takes 70 miles and will cost you around £16. From Dundee, the ticket costs about £19 for a journey of 110 miles.

Airports near Musselburgh

NCLNewcastle upon Tyne
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Musselburgh

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,936 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
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Where to stay in popular areas of Musselburgh

Most booked hotels in Musselburgh

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Arden House
3 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
£107+
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Dakota Edinburgh
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£113+
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Novotel Edinburgh Park
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£123+
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The Ship Inn
1 star
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£117+
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Carberry Tower Mansion House And Estate
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£136+
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Yotel Edinburgh
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£128+
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Hiring a car in Musselburgh

Hiring a car in Musselburgh costs £31 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 47% cheaper than airport locations in Musselburgh.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Musselburgh (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77. Compact (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Musselburgh, while also 71% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Musselburgh costs £31 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 47% cheaper than airport locations in Musselburgh.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Musselburgh (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77. Compact (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Musselburgh, while also 71% cheaper than other types, on average.

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