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How to get from Edinburgh Waverley Station to Balgreen by light rail and train?

Edinburgh Waverley Station to Balgreen - Train Timetable

The SCOTRAIL train from Edinburgh Waverley Station to Balgreen runs from 06:00 to 23:45, with departures every 15 min-1 hr 30 min. The journey takes about 14 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Edinburgh Waverley Station to Balgreen by light rail and train

To get from Edinburgh Waverley Station to Balgreen in Edinburgh, take the SCOTRAIL train from Edinburgh station to Haymarket station. Next, take the T50 light rail from Haymarket (Edinburgh Trams), Haymarket station to Balgreen (Edinburgh Trams), Balgreen station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 14 min. The light rail and train schedule from Edinburgh Waverley Station may change. We recommend you check the updated light rail and train schedule to Balgreen on the Moovit app.

14min
Train - SCOTRAIL
Light rail - T50T50
Leaves from Edinburgh

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Edinburgh Waverley Station
    Eh1 Edinburgh
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Glasgow Queen Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Haymarket
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Haymarket (Edinburgh Trams), Haymarket
    ID 9400ZZEDHAY2
    110 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Light rail - T50T50
    Wait for light rail
    T50
    Edinburgh Airport
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station Balgreen (Edinburgh Trams), Balgreen
    Ride to light rail station
    Balgreen (Edinburgh Trams), Balgreen
    ID 9400ZZEDBAL2
    5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Edinburgh Waverley Station to Balgreen

The distance between Edinburgh Waverley Station, Edinburgh and Balgreen, Edinburgh is approximately 5.32 km, which can typically be travelled in 14 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Edinburgh Waverley Station to Balgreen by light rail and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Edinburgh – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Light Rail And Train timetable from Edinburgh Waverley Station to Balgreen

To check the light rail and train timetable from Edinburgh Waverley Station to Balgreen using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Edinburgh Waverley Station) and destination (Balgreen), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available light rail and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each light rail and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your journey and stay up to date with the latest light rail and train timetables.

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh Waverley Station to Balgreen?

    The fastest way takes 14 minutes, using Train line SCOTRAIL, Light Rail line T50.

  • Is there a direct train between Edinburgh Waverley Station and Balgreen in Edinburgh?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 14 min.

  • Which train line goes from Edinburgh Waverley Station to Balgreen in Edinburgh?

    The SCOTRAIL train line goes from Haymarket station near Edinburgh Waverley Station to Haymarket (Edinburgh Trams), Haymarket station. From there you’ll have to take one light rail line till Haymarket (Edinburgh Trams), Haymarket station near Balgreen in Edinburgh.

  • How long does it take to travel from Edinburgh Waverley Station to Balgreen in Edinburgh by train and light rail?

    The total travel time between Edinburgh Waverley Station and Balgreen in Edinburgh by train and light rail is about 14 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Edinburgh Waverley Station to get to Balgreen in Edinburgh?

    Get on the SCOTRAIL train from the Haymarket station near Edinburgh Waverley Station in Edinburgh.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Edinburgh Waverley Station and Balgreen in Edinburgh?

    Get off the train at the Haymarket (Edinburgh Trams), Haymarket station, which is closest to Balgreen in Edinburgh.

  • When is the first bus from Edinburgh Waverley Station to Balgreen in Edinburgh?

    The first bus from Edinburgh Waverley Station to Balgreen in Edinburgh is Musselburgh - Wester Hailes. It leaves the Princes Street (Waverley Steps), Edinburgh stop at 05:07.

  • When is the first train from Edinburgh Waverley Station to Balgreen in Edinburgh?

    The first train from Edinburgh Waverley Station to Balgreen in Edinburgh is ScotRail. It leaves the Edinburgh station at 06:54.