This websites requires JavaScript to work. It looks like your browser doesn't support JavaScript, or has it turned off. Please try again with JavaScript support.

credit-card Passengers Seat Reservations info Mobile ticket available

Trains from Musselburgh (MUB) to Chester (CTR)

Find the cheapest fares to Chester by splitting your tickets

11

train journeys
per day

189

miles (304 kms)

4hrs 46 mins

fastest journey

07:43 / 23:00

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 3 changes)

6

operators run

5

routes

Trains from Musselburgh (MUB) to Chester (CTR)

Buy tickets from Musselburgh to Chester. Explore the list of all train routes from Musselburgh to Chester and choose the most convenient one at the best price. Book in advance, buy at no extra charge and refund if your trip is canceled

On a typical weekday there are 11 scheduled rail journeys between Musselburgh and Chester , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 11 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Musselburgh to Chester is approximately 189 miles (304 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 6hrs 11 mins.

First TransPennine Express, ScotRail, Transport for Wales, Northern Rail, Avanti West Coast, London North Eastern Railway are the main train operating companies running services between Musselburgh and Chester.

There are 5 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Musselburgh to Chester. The fastest journey time on this route takes 4hrs 46 mins.

Journeys from Musselburgh to Chester Today

  • Mon 6th May
    07:43
    5 hrs 7 mins 2 changes
    12:50
    Musselburgh
    Chester
    Musselburgh to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    08:18
    5 hrs 26 mins 3 changes
    13:44
    Musselburgh
    Chester
    Musselburgh to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    09:45
    5 hrs 5 mins 2 changes
    14:50
    Musselburgh
    Chester
    Musselburgh to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    11:53
    4 hrs 57 mins 2 changes
    16:50
    Musselburgh
    Chester
    Musselburgh to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    13:54
    4 hrs 56 mins 2 changes
    18:50
    Musselburgh
    Chester
    Musselburgh to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    15:52
    4 hrs 56 mins 2 changes
    20:48
    Musselburgh
    Chester
    Musselburgh to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    17:53
    4 hrs 57 mins 2 changes
    22:50
    Musselburgh
    Chester
    Musselburgh to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    18:13
    5 hrs 40 mins 3 changes
    23:53
    Musselburgh
    Chester
    Musselburgh to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    19:51
    4 hrs 46 mins 2 changes
    00:37
    Musselburgh
    Chester
    Musselburgh to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    20:43
    11 hrs 26 mins 2 changes
    08:09
    Musselburgh
    Chester
    Musselburgh to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    22:54
    10 hrs 50 mins 3 changes
    09:44
    Musselburgh
    Chester
    Musselburgh to Chester

About Musselburgh Station

Station name Musselburgh (MUB)
Address Musselburgh station, Whitehill Farm Road, Musselburgh, East Lothian, EH21 6TT
Managed by SR

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office No

Other Facilities

Toilets Unavailable
Baby change Unavailable
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Unavailable

About Chester Station

Station name Chester (CTR)
Address Chester Station, City Road, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 3NS
Managed by AW

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 07:00 - 22:30
Saturday 07:00 - 22:30
Sunday 08:00 - 22:30
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Available

Frequently asked questions about trains between Musselburgh and Chester

The travel time between Musselburgh and Chester by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 6hrs 11 mins & the fastest journey takes 4hrs 46 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Musselburgh and Chester vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 11 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 07:43, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:00.

First class tickets on trains between Musselburgh and Chester typically offer more space, complimentary food and drink, and other amenities compared to standard class.

Amenities on trains between Musselburgh and Chester can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

By booking your tickets on traintickets.com!

There are many ways to save on the cost of train travel between Musselburgh and Chester. On traintickets.com, we do all the work for you to find the cheapest way possible to get to Chester, and can save you up to 90%! Simply search for your journey, and be assured we have found you the best possible price.

See our page on Split Ticketing for a full explanation, & read our other tips on how to get the cheapest train tickets.

No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Musselburgh & Chester. owever, there are 11 possible journeys which require a change.

First TransPennine Express, ScotRail, Transport for Wales, Northern Rail, Avanti West Coast, London North Eastern Railway are the main train operating companies running services between Musselburgh and Chester.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Musselburgh and Chester, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.