The average train between Musselburgh and Inverness takes 5h 3m and the fastest train takes 3h 45m. The train service runs several times per day from Musselburgh to Inverness. 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 every 4 hours between Musselburgh and Inverness. The earliest departure is at 8:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Musselburgh is at 10:49 PM which arrives into Inverness at 8:35 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Musselburgh to Inverness. However, there are services departing from Musselburgh station and arriving at Inverness station via Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.
Musselburgh to Inverness train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Musselburgh to Inverness train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Inverness station.
Book your Musselburgh to Inverness train tickets online with ScotRail, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Caledonian Sleeper.
The distance between Musselburgh and Inverness is 185.4 km. The road distance is 306 km.
ScotRail operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Inverness 5 times a day. Tickets cost £80–150 and the journey takes 3h 43m. Two other operators also service this route.