The average train between Musselburgh and Shotts takes 1h 30m and the fastest train takes 42 min. There is a train service every few hours from Musselburgh to Shotts. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Musselburgh and Shotts. The earliest departure is at 6:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Musselburgh is at 10:49 PM which arrives into Shotts at 6:42 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Musselburgh to Shotts. However, there are services departing from Musselburgh station and arriving at Shotts station via Shotts. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 30m.
Musselburgh to Shotts train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Musselburgh to Shotts train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Shotts station.
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The distance between Musselburgh and Shotts is 49.2 km. The road distance is 51 km.
ScotRail operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Shotts hourly. Tickets cost £11–22 and the journey takes 50 min.