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Trip Overview

The average train between Musselburgh and Liverpool takes 4h 35m and the fastest train takes 3h 50m. The train service runs several times per day from Musselburgh to Liverpool. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 35m
Duration
230 mi
Distance
£81
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Musselburgh to Liverpool train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Musselburgh and Liverpool. 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 Liverpool at 7:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 4h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited4h 21m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited4h 19m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited4h 21m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited4h 22m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 50m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express4h 2m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 50m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express4h 2m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 50m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express4h 2m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 50m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express4h 2m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 50m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express4h 2m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 50m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express4h 4m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 3m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 3m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Musselburgh to Liverpool? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Musselburgh to Liverpool.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 230.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 35m

What companies run services between Musselburgh, Scotland and Liverpool, England?

You can take a train from Musselburgh to Liverpool Lime Street via Edinburgh Waverley and Preston in around 4h 43m.

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