How to get from Academy Street, Leith to Gorbals by light rail and train?

From Academy Street, Leith to Gorbals by light rail and train

To get from Academy Street, Leith to Gorbals in Glasgow, you’ll need to take 2 light rail lines and one train line: take the T50 light rail from Foot Of the Walk (Edinburgh Trams), Leith station to Haymarket (Edinburgh Trams), Haymarket station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SCOTRAIL train and finally take the SUB light rail from Buchanan Street Spt Subway Station, Glasgow station to Bridge Street Spt Subway Station, Tradeston station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 26 min. The light rail and train schedule from Academy Street, Leith may change. We recommend you check the updated light rail and train schedule to Gorbals on the Moovit app.

86min
Walk to light rail station
Light rail - T50T50
Train - SCOTRAIL
Light rail - SUBSUB
Walk to Gorbals
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
    140 m • 2 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 light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Buchanan Street Spt Subway Station, Glasgow
    ID 9400ZZGLBUC2
    70 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Light rail - SUBSUB
    Wait for light rail
    SUB
    Glasgow
  • 9
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Bridge Street Spt Subway Station, Tradeston
    ID 9400ZZGLBRI2
    3 min
  • 10
    Walk to Gorbals
    Walk to
    Gorbals
    Gorbals Street
    440 m • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Academy Street, Leith to Gorbals by bus, light rail and train

To get from Academy Street, Leith to Gorbals in Glasgow, you’ll need to take one light rail line, one train line and one bus line: take the T50 light rail from Foot Of the Walk (Edinburgh Trams), Leith station to Haymarket (Edinburgh Trams), Haymarket station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SCOTRAIL train and finally take the 75 bus from Garth Street, Glasgow station to Glasgow Central Mosque, Gorbals station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 31 min. The light rail and train schedule from Academy Street, Leith may change. We recommend you check the updated light rail and train schedule to Gorbals on the Moovit app.

91min
Walk to light rail station
Light rail - T50T50
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 7575
Walk to Gorbals
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
    140 m • 2 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 bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Garth Street, Glasgow
    ID 609065
    440 m • 6 min
  • 8
    Bus - 7575
    Wait for bus
    75
    Castlemilk
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Glasgow Central Mosque, Gorbals
    ID 60902510
    6 min
  • 10
    Walk to Gorbals
    Walk to
    Gorbals
    Gorbals Street
    80 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Academy Street, Leith to Gorbals

The distance between Academy Street, Leith, Glasgow and Gorbals, Glasgow is approximately 80.46 km, which can typically be travelled in 86 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Academy Street, Leith to Gorbals by light rail and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Glasgow – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Light Rail And Train schedule from Academy Street, Leith to Gorbals

To check the light rail and train schedule from Academy Street, Leith to Gorbals using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Academy Street, Leith) and destination (Gorbals), 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 trip and stay up to date with the latest light rail and train schedules.

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From Academy Street, Leith to Gorbals by bus, light rail and train

To get from Academy Street, Leith to Gorbals in Glasgow, you’ll need to take one light rail line, one train line and one bus line: take the T50 light rail from Foot Of the Walk (Edinburgh Trams), Leith station to Haymarket (Edinburgh Trams), Haymarket station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SCOTRAIL train and finally take the 75 bus from Garth Street, Glasgow station to Glasgow Central Mosque, Gorbals station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 31 min. The light rail and train schedule from Academy Street, Leith may change. We recommend you check the updated light rail and train schedule to Gorbals on the Moovit app.

91min
Walk to light rail station
Light rail - T50T50
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 7575
Walk to Gorbals
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
    140 m • 2 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 bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Garth Street, Glasgow
    ID 609065
    440 m • 6 min
  • 8
    Bus - 7575
    Wait for bus
    75
    Castlemilk
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Glasgow Central Mosque, Gorbals
    ID 60902510
    6 min
  • 10
    Walk to Gorbals
    Walk to
    Gorbals
    Gorbals Street
    80 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Academy Street, Leith to Gorbals?

    The fastest way takes 86 minutes, using Light Rail line T50, Train line SCOTRAIL, Light Rail line SUB.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Academy Street, Leith to Gorbals?

    The alternative route takes 91 minutes, using Light Rail line T50, Train line SCOTRAIL, Bus line 75.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Academy Street, Leith and Gorbals?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 light rail lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 26 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Academy Street, Leith to Gorbals?

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

  • How long does it take to travel from Academy Street, Leith to Gorbals by light rail and train?

    The total travel time between Academy Street, Leith in Edinburgh and Gorbals in Glasgow by light rail and train is about 1 hr 26 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Academy Street, Leith to get to Gorbals?

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

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Academy Street, Leith and Gorbals?

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

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