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Musselburgh to Prestonpans Train prices and times

Looking to travel from Musselburgh to Prestonpans? You can buy train tickets with Trip.com for as low as AED 21.90, with average prices for this route around AED 21.90.

To get the best deals, we recommend buying in advance and researching alternatives such as split tickets.

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Departure	Arrival	Find Tickets
16:49 7 minutes, Direct Musselburgh	16:56 Prestonpans	Find Tickets
17:20 7 minutes, Direct Musselburgh	17:27 Prestonpans	Find Tickets
17:54 7 minutes, Direct Musselburgh	18:01 Prestonpans	Find Tickets
18:20 7 minutes, Direct Musselburgh	18:27 Prestonpans	Find Tickets
18:49 8 minutes, Direct Musselburgh	18:57 Prestonpans	Find Tickets
19:47 7 minutes, Direct Musselburgh	19:54 Paris	Find Tickets

Musselburgh to Prestonpans Train Route Details

First train

07:17

Last train

23:21

Departure station

Musselburgh

Arrival station

Prestonpans

Journey time

7 minutes

Distance

8 km

Price

AED 21.90*

Train operators

ScotRail

How to book cheap train tickets from Musselburgh to Prestonpans

Traveling in off-peak train times

We recommend buying train tickets from Musselburgh to Prestonpans during off-peak hours. These times are usually before 06:30, between 09:30 and 16:00, and after 19:00 on weekdays, as well as all day on weekends and bank holidays. Choosing Off-Peak train tickets means benefiting from cheaper fares and less crowded trains, making your journey more enjoyable.

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from Musselburgh to Prestonpans for various reasons, such as your age (including the 16–25 Railcard or Senior Railcard) or options geared towards group travel (Family & Friends Railcard and Two Together Railcard). Discover more here.

Split Tickets for greater savings

Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from Musselburgh to Prestonpans, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Did you know that purchasing Advance Tickets can significantly reduce your travel expenses? On average, these tickets can save you an impressive 61% on fares. The best part is that the earlier you book (ideally up to 12 weeks in advance), the greater the savings!

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are traveling in a group, be sure to check out group travel discounts. Many train companies offer a ⅓ off standard fares for groups of three to nine people, making traveling from Musselburgh to Prestonpans more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

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Save money on your trip from Musselburgh to Prestonpans with suitable train tickets. It's a great way to spend less!

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*Based on Trip.com ticket data from 2023, Split Tickets provided notably lower prices compared to full-price tickets.

Trains from Musselburgh to Prestonpans from AED 21.90

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Musselburgh to Prestonpans Train prices and times

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