How to get from Leith to Glasgow by light rail and train?

From Leith to Glasgow by light rail and train

To get from Leith to Glasgow in Glasgow, take the T50 light rail from Foot Of the Walk (Edinburgh Trams), Leith station to Haymarket (Edinburgh Trams), Haymarket station. Next, take the SCOTRAIL train from Haymarket station to Glasgow Queen Street station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 18 min.

78min
Walk to light rail station
Light rail - T50T50
Train - SCOTRAIL
Walk to Glasgow
Leaves from Foot Of the Walk (Edinburgh Trams), Leith

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Foot Of the Walk (Edinburgh Trams), Leith
    ID 9400ZZTWWJR2
    260 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Light rail - T50T50
    Wait for light rail
    T50
    Edinburgh Airport
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Haymarket (Edinburgh Trams), Haymarket
    ID 9400ZZEDHAY2
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Haymarket
    110 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Glasgow Queen Street
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    41 min
  • 7
    Walk to Glasgow
    Walk to
    Glasgow
    Cochrane Street
    160 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Leith to Glasgow by bus and train

To get from Leith to Glasgow in Glasgow, take the 25 bus from Foot Of the Walk, Leith station to Haymarket Station, Haymarket station. Next, take the SCOTRAIL train from Haymarket station to Glasgow Queen Street station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 40 min.

100min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2525
Train - SCOTRAIL
Walk to Glasgow
Leaves from Foot Of the Walk, Leith

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Foot Of the Walk, Leith
    ID 6200242280
    300 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2525
    Wait for bus
    25
    Riccarton
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Haymarket Station, Haymarket
    ID 6200247940
    27 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Haymarket
    140 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Glasgow Queen Street
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    48 min
  • 7
    Walk to Glasgow
    Walk to
    Glasgow
    Cochrane Street
    160 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Leith to Glasgow

The distance between Leith, Glasgow and Glasgow, Glasgow is approximately 79 km, which can typically be travelled in 78 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Leith to Glasgow by light rail and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Glasgow – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Leith

Leith is located at Giles Street, Glasgow and the nearest public transport station is St Anthony Street, Leith.

Bus stations close to Leith:

  • St Anthony Street, Leith
  • Parliament Street, Leith
  • Kirkgate Centre, Leith

Public transport stations close to Glasgow, Glasgow

Glasgow is located at Cochrane Street, Glasgow and the nearest public transport station is Garth Street, Glasgow.

Train stations close to Glasgow:

  • Glasgow Queen Street
  • Glasgow Central
  • Argyle Street

Bus stations close to Glasgow:

  • Garth Street, Glasgow
  • Buchanan Street, Glasgow
  • Gallery Of Modern Art, Glasgow

Related Routes

From Leith to Glasgow by bus and train

To get from Leith to Glasgow in Glasgow, take the 25 bus from Foot Of the Walk, Leith station to Haymarket Station, Haymarket station. Next, take the SCOTRAIL train from Haymarket station to Glasgow Queen Street station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 40 min.

100min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2525
Train - SCOTRAIL
Walk to Glasgow
Leaves from Foot Of the Walk, Leith

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Foot Of the Walk, Leith
    ID 6200242280
    300 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2525
    Wait for bus
    25
    Riccarton
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Haymarket Station, Haymarket
    ID 6200247940
    27 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Haymarket
    140 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Glasgow Queen Street
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    48 min
  • 7
    Walk to Glasgow
    Walk to
    Glasgow
    Cochrane Street
    160 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Leith to Glasgow?

    The fastest way takes 78 minutes, using Bus line T50, Bus line SCOTRAIL.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Leith to Glasgow?

    The alternative route takes 100 minutes, using Bus line 25, Bus line SCOTRAIL.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Leith and Glasgow?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 18 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Leith to Glasgow?

    The T50 light rail line goes from Foot Of the Walk (Edinburgh Trams), Leith station near Leith in Edinburgh to Edinburgh Airport station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Edinburgh Airport station near Glasgow in Glasgow.

  • How long does it take to travel from Leith to Glasgow by light rail and train?

    The total travel time between Leith in Edinburgh and Glasgow in Glasgow by light rail and train is about 1 hr 18 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Leith to get to Glasgow?

    Get on the T50 light rail from the Foot Of the Walk (Edinburgh Trams), Leith station near Leith in Edinburgh.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Leith and Glasgow?

    Get off the light rail at the Edinburgh Airport station, which is closest to Glasgow in Glasgow.