The average train between Linlithgow and Musselburgh takes 36 min and the fastest train takes 27 min. There is a train service every few hours from Linlithgow 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 Linlithgow and Musselburgh. The earliest departure is at 6:34 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Linlithgow is at 10:47 PM which arrives into Musselburgh at 11:20 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 36 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Linlithgow to Musselburgh. However, there are services departing from Linlithgow station and arriving at Musselburgh station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36 min.
Linlithgow to Musselburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Linlithgow station.
Linlithgow to Musselburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Musselburgh station.
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The distance between Linlithgow and Musselburgh is 34.5 km. The road distance is 36 km.
You can take a train from Linlithgow to Musselburgh via Edinburgh Waverley in around 57 min.