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Trip Overview

The average train between Musselburgh and Carlisle takes 1h 56m and the fastest train takes 1h 34m. The train service runs several times per day from Musselburgh to Carlisle. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 56m
Duration
106 mi
Distance
£37
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Musselburgh to Carlisle train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Musselburgh and Carlisle. 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 Carlisle at 2:52 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    ScotRailTransPennine Express1h 47m • 1 change
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    ScotRailTransPennine Express1h 48m • 1 change
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    ScotRailTransPennine Express1h 45m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailCaledonian Sleeper3h 41m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West Coast1h 37m • 1 change
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    ScotRailTransPennine Express1h 46m • 1 change
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    ScotRailAvanti West Coast1h 46m • 1 change
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    ScotRailTransPennine Express1h 46m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West Coast1h 37m • 1 change
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    ScotRailTransPennine Express1h 46m • 1 change
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    ScotRailAvanti West Coast1h 46m • 1 change
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    ScotRailTransPennine Express1h 46m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West Coast1h 37m • 1 change
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    ScotRailTransPennine Express1h 46m • 1 change
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    ScotRailAvanti West Coast1h 46m • 1 change
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    ScotRailTransPennine Express1h 46m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West Coast1h 37m • 1 change
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    ScotRailTransPennine Express1h 46m • 1 change
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    ScotRailAvanti West Coast1h 46m • 1 change
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    ScotRailTransPennine Express1h 46m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West Coast1h 37m • 1 change
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    ScotRailTransPennine Express1h 46m • 1 change
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    ScotRailAvanti West Coast1h 46m • 1 change
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    ScotRailTransPennine Express1h 46m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West Coast1h 34m • 1 change
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    ScotRailTransPennine Express1h 49m • 1 change
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    ScotRailAvanti West Coast1h 47m • 1 change
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    ScotRailTransPennine Express1h 48m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Musselburgh to Carlisle? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Musselburgh to Carlisle.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 105.8 mi
  • Duration: 1h 56m

What companies run services between Musselburgh, Scotland and Carlisle, England?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Carlisle every 4 hours. Tickets cost £30–55 and the journey takes 1h 12m. Two other operators also service this route.

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