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Outbound fromLondon Kings Cross to Musselburgh by train
It takes an average of 7h 3m to travel from London Kings Cross to Musselburgh by train, over a distance of around 327 miles (526 km). There are normally 16 trains per day travelling from London Kings Cross to Musselburgh and tickets for this journey start from £199.60 when you book in advance.
| First train | 05:39 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 23:33 | |
| Departure station | London Kings Cross | |
| Arrival station | Musselburgh | |
| Journey time | From 4h 40m | |
| Distance | 327 miles (526 km) | |
| Frequency | 16 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £199.60 | |
| Train operators | TransPennine Express, ScotRail, London North Eastern Railway, Lumo |
Travelling from London Kings Cross to Musselburgh by train
Looking to travel from London Kings Cross to Musselburgh by train? You've come to the right place!
On average, it takes around 7 hours 3 minutes to travel from London Kings Cross to Musselburgh by train, the fastest services can get you there in as little as 4 hours 40 minutes though. You'll usually find 16 trains per day running along the 327 miles (526 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, Lumo or ScotRail 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 London Kings Cross 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 £199.60.
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Cheap train tickets from London Kings Cross to Musselburgh
Book in advance
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Consider a Season Ticket
If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for London Kings Cross to Musselburgh is right for you.
Use your Railcard
National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel a few times or more in a year. Find out how you can save with a National Railcard here.
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