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Explore cheap prices from Musselburgh to Helensburgh Central

Here are this week's cheapest tickets from Musselburgh to Helensburgh Central, along with train details. Our users discover these prices, which are updated daily. Given the frequent price changes, please refer to the latest update.

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Fri23May

£24.50

Sat24May

£24.50

Sun25May

£24.50

Mon26May

£24.50

Tue27May

£24.50

Wed28May

£24.50

Thu29May

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*Price changes due to the real-time price fluctuations, please refer to the latest price.

Musselburgh to Helensburgh Central train prices and times

Use Trip.com to buy tickets from Musselburgh to Helensburgh Central, starting from £24.50 and averaging £25.40. The entire journey takes no more than 2h 1m. If you want to get more discounts, consider purchasing split tickets. Additionally, buying in advance is also good choice.

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Fri, May 23
Sat, May 24
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Sun, May 25
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Mon, May 26
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Tue, May 27
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Wed, May 28
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Thu, May 29
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Departs	Arrives	Duration	Find Tickets
06:36 Musselburgh	09:20 Helensburgh Central	2h 44m, No direct	Find Tickets
07:05 Musselburgh	09:20 Helensburgh Central	2h 15m, No direct	Find Tickets
07:15 Musselburgh	09:47 Helensburgh Central	2h 32m, No direct	Find Tickets
07:44 Musselburgh	10:14 Helensburgh Central	2h 30m, No direct	Find Tickets
08:18 Musselburgh	10:44 Helensburgh Central	2h 26m, No direct	Find Tickets
09:12 Musselburgh	11:13 Paris	2h 1m, No direct	Find Tickets View More Trains

Musselburgh to Helensburgh Central train route details

First train

06:36

Last train

22:54

Departure station

Musselburgh

Arrival station

Helensburgh Central

Journey time

2h 1m

Distance

65 miles

Price

£24.50*

Train Operators

ScotRail

How to book cheap train tickets from Musselburgh to Helensburgh Central

Travelling in off-peak train times

Taking advantage of Off-Peak train tickets is another effective way to save on your train journey from Musselburgh to Helensburgh Central. These tickets are generally cheaper and can be used during quieter periods, typically outside of morning (06:30-09:30) and evening (16:00-19:00) rush hours on weekdays.

Using the Railcard for 1/3 off

With a Railcard, you can save up to 1/3 on most rail fares. There are different types of Railcards available, such as the 16–25 Railcard, the Family & Friends Railcard, and the Senior Railcard, each catering to specific groups of travellers. You can discover more about Railcards here.

Split Tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets involves buying separate, cheaper tickets for different parts of your journey on the same train instead of just one ticket for the entire trip. For instance, if you're travelling from Musselburgh to Helensburgh Central, you might find that purchasing a ticket from A to C, then C to B costs less than a direct ticket. This method is perfectly legal and often doesn’t require leaving your seat.

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!

Group travels to save 1/3

If you are travelling 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 travelling from Musselburgh to Helensburgh Central more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Musselburgh to Helensburgh Central train ticket types

There are various ticket types available for this route, each with different benefits and restrictions. Explore below to see which ticket type is best suited to your travel needs:

Off-Peak & Super Off-Peak tickets
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Off-peak tickets are cheaper and offer more flexibility for travel during less busy times. Super Off-Peak tickets are even cheaper and suitable for unconventional schedules.
Return train tickets
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This ticket includes both the outbound and return journeys, saving you the time and hassle of purchasing separate tickets. With just one ticket, you can travel smoothly along the same route.
Advance train tickets
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As one of the most cost-effective ticket options available, purchasing up to 12 weeks in advance can save you a considerable amount of money.
Season train tickets
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It’s a type of train ticket that allows unlimited travel within two stations for a week, a month, or a year. What’s more, it can save you more than 1/3 on train fares.

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