The average train between Bathgate and Musselburgh takes 49 min and the fastest train takes 37 min. There is a train service every few hours from Bathgate 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.
Trains run hourly between Bathgate and Musselburgh. The earliest departure is at 6:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bathgate is at 10:13 PM which arrives into Musselburgh at 11:13 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 49 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Bathgate to Musselburgh. However, there are services departing from Bathgate station and arriving at Musselburgh station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 49 min.
Bathgate to Musselburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Bathgate station.
Bathgate to Musselburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Musselburgh station.
Book your Bathgate to Musselburgh train tickets online with ScotRail.
The distance between Bathgate and Musselburgh is 37.3 km. The road distance is 38 km.
You can take a train from Bathgate to Musselburgh via Edinburgh Waverley in around 1h 4m.