The average train between Musselburgh and Blackpool takes 4h 1m and the fastest train takes 3h 22m. The train service runs several times per day from Musselburgh to Blackpool. 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 every 2 hours between Musselburgh and Blackpool. 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 Blackpool at 6:18 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 4h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Musselburgh to Blackpool. However, there are services departing from Musselburgh station and arriving at Blackpool station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.
Musselburgh to Blackpool train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Musselburgh to Blackpool train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Preston station.
Book your Musselburgh to Blackpool train tickets online with ScotRail, TransPennine Express and 3 other operators.
The distance between Musselburgh and Blackpool is 236.3 km. The road distance is 342 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Preston every 4 hours. Tickets cost £65–110 and the journey takes 2h 22m. Two other operators also service this route.