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Outbound fromPeterborough to Musselburgh by train
It takes an average of 6h 34m to travel from Peterborough to Musselburgh by train, over a distance of around 258 miles (416 km). There are normally 11 trains per day travelling from Peterborough to Musselburgh and tickets for this journey start from £63.70 when you book in advance.
| First train | 06:48 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 21:48 | |
| Departure station | Peterborough | |
| Arrival station | Musselburgh | |
| Journey time | From 3h 58m | |
| Distance | 258 miles (416 km) | |
| Frequency | 11 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £63.70 | |
| Train operators | ScotRail, London North Eastern Railway, Grand Central Railway, Lumo |
Travelling from Peterborough to Musselburgh by train
Looking to travel from Peterborough to Musselburgh by train? You've come to the right place!
On average, it takes around 6 hours 34 minutes to travel from Peterborough to Musselburgh by train, the fastest services can get you there in as little as 3 hours 58 minutes though. You'll usually find 11 trains per day running along the 258 miles (416 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 Peterborough 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 £63.70.
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Cheap train tickets from Peterborough 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 Peterborough 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.
Split your tickets
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