Train Musselburgh to Dunbar from £18 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Musselburgh and Dunbar takes 51 min and the fastest train takes 30 min. There is a train service every few hours from Musselburgh to Dunbar. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

51 min
Duration: 34 mi
Distance: £18
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Musselburgh to Dunbar train times

Trains run hourly between Musselburgh and Dunbar. 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 Dunbar at 11:37 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 51 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, April 27, 2026

11:45 AM → 12:32 PM
46 min • 1 change
1:44 PM → 2:31 PM
47 min • 1 change
2:48 PM → 3:24 PM
35 min • 1 change
3:48 PM → 4:32 PM
43 min • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, April 28, 2026

6:28 AM → 7:23 AM
55 min • 1 change
8:45 AM → 9:32 AM
46 min • 1 change
9:44 AM → 10:31 AM
47 min • 1 change
11:45 AM → 12:32 PM
46 min • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

6:28 AM → 7:23 AM
55 min • 1 change
8:45 AM → 9:32 AM
46 min • 1 change
9:44 AM → 10:31 AM
47 min • 1 change
11:45 AM → 12:32 PM
46 min • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

6:28 AM → 7:23 AM
55 min • 1 change
8:45 AM → 9:32 AM
46 min • 1 change
9:44 AM → 10:31 AM
47 min • 1 change
11:45 AM → 12:32 PM
46 min • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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