Train Musselburgh to Southampton from £171 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Musselburgh and Southampton takes 6h 52m and the fastest train takes 6h. There is a train service every few hours from Musselburgh to Southampton. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 52m
Duration: 477 mi
Distance: £171
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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6h 40m

£144–257

Musselburgh to Southampton train times

Trains run hourly between Musselburgh and Southampton. 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 Southampton at 11:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 6h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, May 8, 2026

11:45 AM → 5:51 PM
6h 5m • 3 changes
12:45 PM → 6:49 PM
6h 3m • 3 changes
1:44 PM → 7:49 PM
6h 5m • 3 changes
2:48 PM → 8:48 PM
6h • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, May 9, 2026

6:28 AM → 12:48 PM
6h 20m • 3 changes
7:42 AM → 1:51 PM
6h 9m • 3 changes
8:16 AM → 2:49 PM
6h 33m • 3 changes
9:44 AM → 3:48 PM
6h 4m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, May 10, 2026

10:46 AM → 5:00 PM
6h 13m • 3 changes
11:46 AM → 6:00 PM
6h 14m • 3 changes
12:46 PM → 7:00 PM
6h 14m • 3 changes
1:47 PM → 8:00 PM
6h 13m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, May 11, 2026

6:28 AM → 12:51 PM
6h 22m • 3 changes
7:44 AM → 1:49 PM
6h 5m • 3 changes
8:45 AM → 2:49 PM
6h 3m • 3 changes
9:44 AM → 3:48 PM
6h 3m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Musselburgh to Southampton? 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 Southampton.

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Distance: 476.9 mi
Duration: 6h 52m

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

You can take a train from Musselburgh to Southampton Central via Edinburgh Waverley, London Kings Cross, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 6h 40m.

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