The average train between Dunfermline and Musselburgh takes 1h 16m and the fastest train takes 40 min. There is a train service every few hours from Dunfermline 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 Dunfermline and Musselburgh. The earliest departure is at 6:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dunfermline is at 11:51 PM which arrives into Musselburgh at 9:43 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Dunfermline to Musselburgh. However, there are services departing from Dunfermline station and arriving at Musselburgh station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 16m.
Dunfermline to Musselburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dunfermline Town station.
Dunfermline to Musselburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
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The distance between Dunfermline and Musselburgh is 29.2 km. The road distance is 35 km.
ScotRail operates a train from Dunfermline Town to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £7–13 and the journey takes 32 min.