The average train between Musselburgh and Ayr takes 2h 36m and the fastest train takes 2h 3m. There is a train service every few hours from Musselburgh to Ayr. 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 Ayr. The earliest departure is at 6:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Musselburgh is at 10:49 PM which arrives into Ayr at 6:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 2h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Musselburgh to Ayr. However, there are services departing from Musselburgh station and arriving at Ayr station via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 36m.
Musselburgh to Ayr train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Musselburgh to Ayr train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Ayr station.
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The distance between Musselburgh and Ayr is 112.6 km. The road distance is 150 km.
You can take a train from Musselburgh to Ayr via Edinburgh Waverley, Glasgow Queen Street, and Glasgow Central in around 2h 35m.
