The average train between Musselburgh and Colinton takes 43 min and the fastest train takes 19 min. There is a train service every few hours from Musselburgh to Colinton. 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 Colinton. 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 Colinton at 11:23 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 43 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Musselburgh to Colinton. However, there are services departing from Musselburgh station and arriving at Colinton station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43 min.
Musselburgh to Colinton train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Musselburgh station.
Musselburgh to Colinton train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Kingsknowe station.
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The distance between Musselburgh and Colinton is 13.5 km. The road distance is 14 km.
You can take a train from Musselburgh to Kingsknowe via Edinburgh Waverley in around 54 min.