Train Musselburgh to Carlisle from £38 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Musselburgh and Carlisle takes 2h 3m 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.

2h 3m
Duration: 106 mi
Distance: £38
Average price: Every 2 hours
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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 2h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, April 27, 2026

11:45 AM → 1:32 PM
1h 46m • 1 change
1:44 PM → 3:31 PM
1h 47m • 1 change
3:48 PM → 5:31 PM
1h 43m • 1 change
5:49 PM → 7:32 PM
1h 43m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, April 28, 2026

6:28 AM → 8:06 AM
1h 37m • 1 change
7:44 AM → 9:30 AM
1h 46m • 1 change
8:18 AM → 10:05 AM
1h 46m • 1 change
9:44 AM → 11:31 AM
1h 46m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

6:28 AM → 8:06 AM
1h 37m • 1 change
7:44 AM → 9:30 AM
1h 46m • 1 change
8:18 AM → 10:05 AM
1h 46m • 1 change
9:44 AM → 11:31 AM
1h 46m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

6:28 AM → 8:06 AM
1h 37m • 1 change
7:44 AM → 9:30 AM
1h 46m • 1 change
8:18 AM → 10:05 AM
1h 46m • 1 change
9:44 AM → 11:31 AM
1h 46m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

6:28 AM → 8:06 AM
1h 37m • 1 change
7:44 AM → 9:30 AM
1h 46m • 1 change
8:18 AM → 10:05 AM
1h 46m • 1 change
9:44 AM → 11:31 AM
1h 46m • 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.

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Distance: 105.8 mi
Duration: 2h 3m

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

TransPennine Express operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Carlisle every 4 hours. Tickets cost £35–65 and the journey takes 1h 20m. Two other operators also service this route.

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