The average train between Kilmarnock and Musselburgh takes 2h 33m and the fastest train takes 1h 43m. There is a train service every few hours from Kilmarnock 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 Kilmarnock and Musselburgh. The earliest departure is at 6:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kilmarnock is at 10:32 PM which arrives into Musselburgh at 7:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 2h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Kilmarnock to Musselburgh. However, there are services departing from Kilmarnock station and arriving at Musselburgh station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 33m.
Kilmarnock to Musselburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Kilmarnock station.
Kilmarnock to Musselburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Kilmarnock to Musselburgh train tickets online with ScotRail.
The distance between Kilmarnock and Musselburgh is 97.6 km. The road distance is 122 km.
You can take a train from Kilmarnock to Musselburgh via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 2h 42m.