Dumfries to Musselburgh Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Dumfries and Musselburgh takes 3h 32m and the fastest train takes 2h 37m. The train service runs several times per day from Dumfries to Musselburgh. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 32m
Duration: 139 mi
Distance: £52
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

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3h 25m

£37–80

Dumfries to Musselburgh train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Dumfries and Musselburgh. The earliest departure is at 7:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dumfries is at 11:50 PM which arrives into Musselburgh at 7:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Carlisle and take an average of 3h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

8:59 PM → 2:40 PM
Arrives next day
17h 41m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

1:01 PM → 4:43 PM
3h 42m • 2 changes
3:01 PM → 6:43 PM
3h 42m • 2 changes
5:01 PM → 8:43 PM
3h 42m • 2 changes
11:50 PM → 7:21 AM
Arrives next day
7h 30m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

7:13 AM → 10:21 AM
3h 8m • 2 changes
7:58 AM → 10:46 AM
2h 48m • 2 changes
8:59 AM → 12:21 PM
3h 22m • 2 changes
10:00 AM → 12:43 PM
2h 43m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

7:13 AM → 10:21 AM
3h 8m • 2 changes
7:58 AM → 10:46 AM
2h 48m • 2 changes
8:59 AM → 12:21 PM
3h 22m • 2 changes
10:00 AM → 12:43 PM
2h 43m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

7:13 AM → 10:21 AM
3h 8m • 2 changes
7:58 AM → 10:46 AM
2h 48m • 2 changes
8:59 AM → 12:21 PM
3h 22m • 2 changes
10:00 AM → 12:43 PM
2h 43m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

7:13 AM → 10:21 AM
3h 8m • 2 changes
7:58 AM → 10:46 AM
2h 48m • 2 changes
8:59 AM → 12:21 PM
3h 22m • 2 changes
10:00 AM → 12:43 PM
2h 43m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

7:13 AM → 10:21 AM
3h 8m • 2 changes
7:58 AM → 10:46 AM
2h 48m • 2 changes
8:59 AM → 12:21 PM
3h 22m • 2 changes
10:00 AM → 12:43 PM
2h 43m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

7:15 AM → 10:17 AM
3h 2m • 2 changes
7:58 AM → 10:39 AM
2h 41m • 2 changes
9:01 AM → 12:17 PM
3h 16m • 2 changes
10:00 AM → 12:42 PM
2h 42m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Dumfries to Musselburgh? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.