The average train between Musselburgh and Galashiels takes 1h 30m and the fastest train takes 1h 6m. There is a train service every few hours from Musselburgh to Galashiels. 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 Galashiels. 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 Galashiels at 12:39 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Musselburgh to Galashiels. However, there are services departing from Musselburgh station and arriving at Galashiels station via Galashiels. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 30m.
Musselburgh to Galashiels train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Musselburgh to Galashiels train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Galashiels station.
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The distance between Musselburgh and Galashiels is 39.2 km. The road distance is 60 km.
ScotRail operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Galashiels hourly. Tickets cost £14–27 and the journey takes 54 min.