Station facilities
The station is managed by ScotRail and is unstaffed. The station is NOT disability compliant as there are steps via the footbridge to cross the line. However, there is disabled access to both platforms, but it is necessary to leave the station and cross the road bridge to gain access to the other platform, which is a lengthy alternative.
Limited covered waiting areas
Covered cycle accommodation
Free car park
No toilets are provided at the station.
Limited seating on the platform
A major Park and Ride facility is provided to the East of the station across the road from the station exit, and is well signposted.
Helpline phone.
Train Information
ScotRail wall or poster mounted timetables are always available at the station
To download a rail timetable, please click here https://www.scotrail.co.uk/sites/default/files/assets/download_ct/sr1612_glasgow-edinburgh_north_berwick_and_dunbar.pdf
Public Transport Connectivity
A large number of buses serve the Park and Ride facility opposite the station.
East Coast Buses Download timetable at https://eastcoastbuses.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/170423_ECBTimetable_v2.pdf
113 Pencaitland – Tranent – Wallyford – Musselburgh and onward to Western General Hospital
124/X24 North Berwick – Dirleton – Gullane – Aberlady – Longniddry – Prestonpans – Edinburgh
Lothian Buses Download timetable at https://lothianbuses.co.uk/timetables-and-maps/timetables/44
44/44A Wallyford (44a Whitecraig) – Musselburgh – Edinburgh and onward to Balerno
Prentice of Haddington Download timetable at http://prenticeofhaddington.info/108.html
108 Haddington – Tranent – Wallyford – Musselburgh – Fort Kinnaird
In addition the following buses operate close to the Park and Ride:
East Coast Buses Download timetable at https://eastcoastbuses.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/170423_ECBTimetable_v2.pdf
104 Haddington – Tranent – Wallyford (Salters Road – 2 minute walk from station) – A1 bypass to Edinburgh West End
Prentice of Haddington Download timetables at http://prenticeofhaddington.info/111.html
111 Haddington – Ballencrieff – Drem – Fenton Barns – Gullane – Aberlady – Longniddry – Prestonpans – Wallyford (Salters Road – 2 minute walk from station) and onward to Edinburgh Royal Infirmary
Taxis
There is no taxi rank at this station. Those wanting taxis will require to order them in advance.
Onward Travel To Popular Destinations
Musselburgh Race Course
On race days a free bus shuttle service is run from the Park and Ride facility opposite the station. This is signposted from the station. The race course sponsors the station as a station adopter.
Prestongrange Mining Museum
Take the following buses from the Park and Ride towards Edinburgh – East Coast Buses 124 or Lothian Country Buses 113 – to Levenhall roundabout (5 minute walk – very short bus journey), and walk to first bus stop in Ravensheugh Road on B1348 to Prestonpans and Port Seton and board a Lothian service 26 (very frequent) – 4 minute bus journey.
