Oktoberfest Raceday featuring the Musselburgh Gold Cup 12 Sep 2026

Parking for all racegoers including disabled parking will be at Car Park 3, you will then be directed to the appropriate entrance. The car park is around 50 m (1 min) from the entrance.

There is a taxi rank for pick-up and drop-off outside the entrance of the racecourse.

From Edinburgh city centre, there are several bus services to reach the racecourse:

• 106, 113, 124 & X24 (East Coast Buses) - Linkfield Road stop · 322 m (4 min) walk
• 26 & 44 (Lothian Buses Services) - Musselburgh Police Station stop · 805 m (10 min) walk

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

A courtesy raceday bus operates from Wallyford Park & Ride (240 m (3 min) from the Station Platform) to the racecourse, timed to meet trains from Edinburgh and from North Berwick and also operates at the end of the racing.

The racecourse is just a 805 m (10 min) walk from the centre of Musselburgh where there is a selection of shops.