The average train between Dumfries and Musselburgh takes 3h 37m 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.
Trains run every 2 hours between Dumfries and Musselburgh. The earliest departure is at 7:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dumfries is at 11:08 PM which arrives into Musselburgh at 7:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Carlisle and take an average of 3h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Dumfries to Musselburgh. However, there are services departing from Dumfries station and arriving at Musselburgh station via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.
Dumfries to Musselburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dumfries station.
Dumfries to Musselburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Dumfries to Musselburgh train tickets online with ScotRail, TransPennine Express and 2 other operators.
The distance between Dumfries and Musselburgh is 103.2 km. The road distance is 223 km.
You can take a train from Dumfries to Musselburgh via Carlisle and Edinburgh Waverley in around 3h 18m.