Getting Here

Musselburgh RacecourseMusselburgh Racecourse is located only 6 miles to the east of Edinburgh city centre, and has excellent public transport and communication links.

There are many different ways to get here…

By Bus

Bus numbers 15, 15a, 26 and 44 leave from Princes Street in Edinburgh. Buses 15 and 15a run past the racecourse. If you are travelling on buses 26 or 44, please alight on Musselburgh High Street.

You can find out more about local bus services by visiting Lothian Buses and First Group.

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By Train

The nearest train station to Musselburgh Racecourse is Wallyford on the Edinburgh Waverley to North Berwick train line.

For details of First Scotrail train times on this route, click here.

For details of National Express, which offer train routes along the East Coast Mainline, click here

We organise a courtesy bus from Wallyford station to the Racecourse, returning after racing.

 

Courtesy Bus Times - To The Racecourse

Please note, bus pick up times marked with * can not guarantee to arrive at the racecourse for first race

Racemeeting First Race Train from Edinburgh Waverley Train from North Berwick Bus Pick Up (Wallyford)
Monday 8 December 12.50pm 10.37 10.20 10.50
11.37 11.20 11.50
12.37 12.20 12.50*
Sunday 14 December 12.25pm 10.33 10.50
11.33 11.20 11.50

 

 

 

 

 

Courtesy Bus Times - From The Racecourse

Racemeeting Last Race Bus Pick Up (Racecourse) Train to Edinburgh Waverley Train to North Berwick
Monday 8 December 3.20pm 3.30pm 3.41pm 3.47pm

4.20pm

 

4.41pm

 

4.47pm

 

Sunday 14 December 3.25pm 3.30pm 3.41pm 3.43pm

4.20pm

4.41pm 4.43pm

 

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By Air

The nearest airport is Edinburgh Airport. From Edinburgh Airport we are 30 minutes away by taxi. The approximate cost from Edinburgh Airport to the Racecourse by taxi is £35 to £45. Taxis from Edinburgh City Centre to the Racecourse cost approximately £18 to £22.

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By Car

We have excellent road links; we are located just off the Tranent Junction of the A1 & the Edinburgh City By-Pass. Simply follow the signs to Musselburgh, and the Racecourse from the A1. There is free car parking next to the Racecourse.

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