The average train between Musselburgh and Aberdeen takes 3h 18m and the fastest train takes 2h 29m. There is a train service every few hours from Musselburgh to Aberdeen. 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 Musselburgh and Aberdeen. The earliest departure is at 7:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Musselburgh is at 10:49 PM which arrives into Aberdeen at 7:34 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Musselburgh to Aberdeen. However, there are services departing from Musselburgh station and arriving at Aberdeen station via Aberdeen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.
Musselburgh to Aberdeen train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Musselburgh to Aberdeen train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Aberdeen station.
Book your Musselburgh to Aberdeen train tickets online with ScotRail, Cross Country and 2 other operators.
The distance between Musselburgh and Aberdeen is 145.8 km. The road distance is 214 km.
ScotRail operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeen every 2 hours. Tickets cost £55–100 and the journey takes 2h 28m. Three other operators also service this route.