The average train between Colinton and Musselburgh takes 58 min and the fastest train takes 27 min. There is a train service every few hours from Colinton 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 Colinton and Musselburgh. The earliest departure is at 6:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Colinton is at 10:37 PM which arrives into Musselburgh at 11:13 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 58 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Colinton to Musselburgh. However, there are services departing from Colinton station and arriving at Musselburgh station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 58 min.
Colinton to Musselburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Kingsknowe station.
Colinton to Musselburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Musselburgh station.
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The distance between Colinton and Musselburgh is 13.5 km. The road distance is 14 km.
You can take a train from Kingsknowe to Musselburgh via Edinburgh Waverley in around 51 min.