The average train between Musselburgh and Liverpool takes 4h 38m 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.
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 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Musselburgh to Liverpool. However, there are services departing from Musselburgh station and arriving at Liverpool station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.
Musselburgh to Liverpool train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Musselburgh to Liverpool train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Liverpool Lime Street station.
Book your Musselburgh to Liverpool train tickets online with ScotRail, TransPennine Express and 3 other operators.
The distance between Musselburgh and Liverpool is 281.5 km. The road distance is 370 km.
You can take a train from Musselburgh to Liverpool Lime Street via Edinburgh Waverley and Preston in around 4h 45m.