Train Musselburgh to Hamilton from £26 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Musselburgh and Hamilton takes 1h 18m and the fastest train takes 1h. The train service runs several times per day from Musselburgh to Hamilton. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 18m
Duration: 49 mi
Distance: £26
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

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Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Motherwelltrain Edinburgh - Glasgow Central / ...

1h 57m

£11–39

Musselburgh to Hamilton train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Musselburgh and Hamilton. The earliest departure is at 7:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Musselburgh is at 10:49 PM which arrives into Hamilton at 12:22 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, April 27, 2026

11:45 AM → 1:03 PM
1h 17m • 1 change
1:14 PM → 2:39 PM
1h 25m • 1 change
3:17 PM → 4:39 PM
1h 22m • 1 change
5:37 PM → 6:50 PM
1h 13m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, April 28, 2026

7:19 AM → 8:33 AM
1h 14m • 1 change
9:44 AM → 11:02 AM
1h 17m • 1 change
11:45 AM → 1:03 PM
1h 17m • 1 change
1:14 PM → 2:39 PM
1h 25m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

7:19 AM → 8:33 AM
1h 14m • 1 change
9:44 AM → 11:02 AM
1h 17m • 1 change
11:45 AM → 1:03 PM
1h 17m • 1 change
1:14 PM → 2:39 PM
1h 25m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

7:19 AM → 8:33 AM
1h 14m • 1 change
9:44 AM → 11:02 AM
1h 17m • 1 change
11:45 AM → 1:03 PM
1h 17m • 1 change
1:14 PM → 2:39 PM
1h 25m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

7:19 AM → 8:33 AM
1h 14m • 1 change
9:44 AM → 11:02 AM
1h 17m • 1 change
11:45 AM → 1:03 PM
1h 17m • 1 change
1:14 PM → 2:39 PM
1h 25m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

7:17 AM → 8:34 AM
1h 17m • 1 change
9:44 AM → 11:03 AM
1h 19m • 1 change
11:19 AM → 1:04 PM
1h 45m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Musselburgh to Hamilton.

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Distance: 48.8 mi
Duration: 1h 18m

What companies run services between Musselburgh, Scotland and Hamilton, Scotland?

ScotRail operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Motherwell every 4 hours. Tickets cost £19–35 and the journey takes 50 min. Two other operators also service this route.

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