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It takes an average of 7h 22m to travel from Birmingham New Street to Musselburgh by train, over a distance of around 243 miles (392 km). There are normally 6 trains per day travelling from Birmingham New Street to Musselburgh and tickets for this journey start from £79 when you book in advance.
| First train | 05:04 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 01:35 | |
| Departure station | Birmingham New Street | |
| Arrival station | Musselburgh | |
| Journey time | From 4h 32m | |
| Distance | 243 miles (392 km) | |
| Frequency | 6 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £79 | |
| Train operators | Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, London North Eastern Railway, Lumo, ScotRail, TransPennine Express |
Travelling from Birmingham New Street to Musselburgh by train
Looking to travel from Birmingham New Street to Musselburgh by train? You've come to the right place!
On average, it takes around 7 hours 22 minutes to travel from Birmingham New Street to Musselburgh by train, the fastest services can get you there in as little as 4 hours 32 minutes though. You'll usually find 6 trains per day running along the 243 miles (392 km) route between these two destinations. You'll need to make 1 change during the journey to Musselburgh, as there currently aren't any direct services on this route. You can choose to travel with London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast or Lumo to get to Musselburgh. As the main rail operators on this route, their trains offer modern comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.
To help you get great train deals, we'll highlight the cheapest train ticket prices from Birmingham New Street to Musselburgh in our Journey Planner. Just remember, as well as travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard, the sooner you book your tickets, the more you'll save, as advance tickets start from £79.00.
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How do I find cheap train tickets from Birmingham New Street to Musselburgh?
As most UK train companies increase their prices as the departure date approaches, our Trainline team of experts have put together these tips to help you find the cheapest tickets.
1. Book in advance
2. Sign up to Ticket Alert
3. Use a Railcard
4. Book split tickets
5. Travel Off-Peak
6. Consider a Season Ticket
For more money-saving tips on UK and European train travel, read our cheap train tickets guide.