Rutherglen to Musselburgh by train
| First train | 09:36 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 16:48 | |
| Departure station | Rutherglen | |
| Arrival station | Musselburgh | |
| Journey time | From 1h 51m | |
| Distance | 45 miles (72 km) | |
| Frequency | 12 trains per day | |
| Changes | 2 changes | |
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How to travel from Rutherglen to Musselburgh by train
Want to find out more about taking the train from Rutherglen to Musselburgh? Look no further.
You'll usually find 12 trains per day running between Rutherglen and Musselburgh, which usually take 2 hours 20 minutes to complete the 45 miles (72 km) journey. It can take as little as 1 hour 51 minutes on the fastest services though, if you want to get there as quickly as possible. Although there aren't any direct services on this line, it's still easy to travel to Musselburgh by train, you'll just need to make 2 changes along the way. ScotRail trains are the main operator of services on this route, so you're likely to travel with them for all or at least part of your journey to Musselburgh.
Use our Journey Planner at the top of the page to search for cheap ticket prices – we'll show you how much you can save on train tickets from Rutherglen to Musselburgh if you book in advance. Travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard can also help you save.
Keen to book your train tickets to Musselburgh? No need to wait, start a search with us today! If you want to find out a bit more about the journey first, you can find our train timetable with live train times above, and tips on booking cheap tickets and our FAQs further down the page.
FAQs about the train journey from Rutherglen to Musselburgh
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