The average train between Musselburgh and Falkirk takes 55 min and the fastest train takes 43 min. There is an hourly train service from Musselburgh to Falkirk. 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 Falkirk. 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 Falkirk at 11:35 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 55 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Musselburgh to Falkirk. However, there are services departing from Musselburgh station and arriving at Falkirk station via Falkirk Grahamston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 55 min.
Musselburgh to Falkirk train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Musselburgh to Falkirk train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Falkirk Grahamston station.
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The distance between Musselburgh and Falkirk is 46.3 km. The road distance is 49 km.
ScotRail operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Falkirk Grahamston every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £11–20 and the journey takes 32 min. London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) also services this route once daily.