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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Glasgow to Musselburgh
Cheapest price
$30
Average price
$30
Fastest journey
1 h 14 m
Average duration
1 h 15 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
76 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Glasgow to Musselburgh is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Glasgow to Musselburgh will cost around $30 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $30.
Of the 2 trains that leave Glasgow for Musselburgh on Sat, Jun 20, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 20 the direct trains cover the 76 km distance in an average of 1 h 15 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 14 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest trains will take 1 h 16 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
11:30 AM1h16Glasgow12:46 PMMusselburgh$301One-way0 transfers- 9:30 AM1h14Glasgow10:44 AMMusselburgh$301One-way0 transfers
- 9:30 AM1h14Glasgow10:44 AMMusselburgh$301One-way0 transfers
- 11:30 AM1h16Glasgow12:46 PMMusselburgh$301One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Glasgow to Musselburgh
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Glasgow to Musselburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 59m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $6, and a train costs an average of $29.
Distance: 47 miles (76 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$30 Average price | $8 Average price Cheapest | $20 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 29m Average total duration Fastest 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 54m Average total duration 1h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 10m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Glasgow to Musselburgh:
A bus is $21 (€18) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow to Musselburgh costing on average $30 (€24).
Other travel options to Musselburgh take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 24m.
You'll arrive about 11m sooner (59m by train vs 1h 10m by car). Tickets start at around $30 (€24) compared to roughly $20 (€16) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Glasgow to Musselburgh train times
The table below shows live departures for Glasgow to Musselburgh trains for today, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10:02 AM Glasgow | 1h20 | 11:22 AM Musselburgh | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 11:02 AM Glasgow | 1h20 | 12:22 PM Musselburgh | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Glasgow to Musselburgh
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Glasgow to Musselburgh run on average 6 times per day, taking around 59m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $29 (€23) but you can travel from only $6 (€5) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:54, the last at 22:54. The fastest train covers the 47 miles (76 km) distance in 1h 12m.
Distance 47 miles (76 km) |
Average train duration 59m |
Cheapest ticket price $29 (€23) |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 1h 12m |
First train 5:54 AM |
Last train 10:54 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 2 days |
Train companies: Scotrail from Glasgow to Musselburgh trainsScotrail trains will get you between Glasgow and Musselburgh from $6 (€5). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Glasgow to Musselburgh
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Glasgow to Musselburgh by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Musselburgh, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Glasgow to Musselburgh
Most Glasgow to Musselburgh trains use the Glasgow Queen Street to Musselburgh station pair. Use this guide to compare Glasgow and Musselburgh train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Glasgow station do trains to Musselburgh leave from?
Getting to Glasgow Queen Street from Glasgow city centre
Glasgow Queen Street train station facilities and services
Glasgow Queen Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Glasgow Queen Street.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Glasgow Queen Street.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Glasgow Queen Street. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing), Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Glasgow Queen Street: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Glasgow Queen Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Glasgow Queen Street: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Information Desk on Concourse, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Getting to Glasgow Central from Glasgow city centre
Glasgow Central train station facilities and services
Glasgow Central has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Burger King, Krispy Kreme, Gordon St Coffee, Starbucks, Upper Crust, The Beer House, Patisserie Valerie, Alston Bar & Beef
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are there is an ATM machine located on the concourse.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30, Sun: 09:15 - 21:30. Information desks are there is a customer service center in the station located next to the ticket office.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is luggage storage facilities are located near Platform 1 operated by Excess Baggage Co. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Glasgow Central: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Glasgow Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Glasgow Central: There is step-free access in the whole station via elevators and ramps for train access. There are also escalators.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Indigo Glasgow, Radisson Blu Hotel, Glasgow, voco Grand Central Glasgow.
Getting to Partick from Glasgow city centre
Partick is 3 km from Glasgow city centre. Public transport options include:
Partick train station facilities and services
Partick has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Partick.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Partick.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Partick. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing), Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Partick: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Partick: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Partick: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Ticket Office, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Which Musselburgh station do trains from Glasgow arrive at?
Getting to Musselburgh from Musselburgh city centre
Musselburgh is 1 km from Musselburgh city centre. Public transport options include:
Musselburgh train station facilities and services
Musselburgh has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Musselburgh.
Tickets and information
Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point, Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing), Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Musselburgh: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Musselburgh: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Musselburgh: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station. Ramps to both platforms Blue Badge parking bays: 6, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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