The average train between Musselburgh and Holytown takes 2h and the fastest train takes 59 min. There is a train service every few hours from Musselburgh to Holytown. 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 Holytown. 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 Holytown at 6:58 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

1h 47m • 1 change

1h 43m • 1 change

1h 40m • 1 change

1h 43m • 1 change

1h 37m • 1 change

59 min • 1 change

1h 22m • 1 change

1h 46m • 1 change

1h 37m • 1 change

59 min • 1 change

1h 22m • 1 change

1h 46m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Musselburgh to Holytown. However, there are services departing from Musselburgh station and arriving at Holytown station via Holytown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h.
Musselburgh to Holytown train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Musselburgh to Holytown train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Holytown station.
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The distance between Musselburgh and Holytown is 59.3 km. The road distance is 62 km.
ScotRail operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Holytown hourly. Tickets cost £14–27 and the journey takes 1h 5m.