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Overview: Train from Glasgow to Musselburgh
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Trains from Glasgow to Musselburgh run on average 6 times per day, taking around 58m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £21 but you can travel from only £5 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:54, the last at 22:54. The fastest train covers the 76 km distance in 51m.
Distance 76 km |
Average train duration 58m |
Cheapest ticket price £21 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 51m |
First train 5:54 |
Last train 22:54 |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 5 days |
Frequently asked questions about your Glasgow to Musselburgh trip
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Glasgow to Musselburgh.
Why should you book Glasgow to Musselburgh trains with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs Scotrail?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Scotrail, but also compare tickets for the likes of CrossCountry to find the best option for your trip from Glasgow to Musselburgh.
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- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare Scotrail with all available travel options, which are bus and train to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Glasgow to Musselburgh.
Why book with Omio over Wanderu or Rome2rio?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of CrossCountry to find the best option for your trip from Glasgow to Musselburgh.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including bus and train to find the ideal travel option from Glasgow to Musselburgh.
How far in advance should I book train tickets from Glasgow to Musselburgh?
Train companies: Scotrail, CrossCountry from Glasgow to Musselburgh trainsScotrail, CrossCountry trains will get you between Glasgow and Musselburgh from £5. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Companies, tickets, and onboard amenities between Glasgow and Musselburgh
Review the details behind your booking, from operators and ticket rules to luggage, onboard amenities, accessibility, and route-specific travel policies.
FAQs: Glasgow to Musselburgh train
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
Important Stations and Airports in Glasgow and 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.
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.
Train stations for Glasgow to Musselburgh
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