How to get from Edinburgh to Gorbals by light rail and train?

From Edinburgh to Gorbals by light rail and train

To get from Edinburgh to Gorbals in Glasgow, take the SCOTRAIL train from Edinburgh station to Glasgow Queen Street station. Next, 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 13 min. The light rail and train schedule from Edinburgh may change. We recommend you check the updated light rail and train schedule to Gorbals on the Moovit app.

73min
Train - SCOTRAIL
Light rail - SUBSUB
Walk to Gorbals
Leaves from Edinburgh

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Edinburgh
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Glasgow Queen Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    53 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Buchanan Street Spt Subway Station, Glasgow
    ID 9400ZZGLBUC2
    70 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Light rail - SUBSUB
    Wait for light rail
    SUB
    Glasgow
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Bridge Street Spt Subway Station, Tradeston
    ID 9400ZZGLBRI2
    3 min
  • 7
    Walk to Gorbals
    Walk to
    Gorbals
    Gorbals Street
    440 m • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Edinburgh to Gorbals by bus and train

To get from Edinburgh to Gorbals in Glasgow, take the SCOTRAIL train from Edinburgh station to Glasgow Queen Street station. Next, 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 15 min. The light rail and train schedule from Edinburgh may change. We recommend you check the updated light rail and train schedule to Gorbals on the Moovit app.

75min
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 7575
Walk to Gorbals
Leaves from Edinburgh

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Edinburgh
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Glasgow Queen Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    53 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Garth Street, Glasgow
    ID 609065
    440 m • 6 min
  • 5
    Bus - 7575
    Wait for bus
    75
    Castlemilk
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Glasgow Central Mosque, Gorbals
    ID 60902510
    6 min
  • 7
    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 Edinburgh to Gorbals

The distance between Edinburgh, Glasgow and Gorbals, Glasgow is approximately 78.67 km, which can typically be travelled in 73 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh to Gorbals

To check the light rail and train schedule from Edinburgh to Gorbals using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Edinburgh) 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 Edinburgh to Gorbals by bus and train

To get from Edinburgh to Gorbals in Glasgow, take the SCOTRAIL train from Edinburgh station to Glasgow Queen Street station. Next, 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 15 min. The light rail and train schedule from Edinburgh may change. We recommend you check the updated light rail and train schedule to Gorbals on the Moovit app.

75min
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 7575
Walk to Gorbals
Leaves from Edinburgh

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Edinburgh
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Glasgow Queen Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    53 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Garth Street, Glasgow
    ID 609065
    440 m • 6 min
  • 5
    Bus - 7575
    Wait for bus
    75
    Castlemilk
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Glasgow Central Mosque, Gorbals
    ID 60902510
    6 min
  • 7
    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 Edinburgh to Gorbals?

    The fastest way takes 73 minutes, using Train line SCOTRAIL, Light Rail line SUB.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Edinburgh to Gorbals?

    The alternative route takes 75 minutes, using Train line SCOTRAIL, Bus line 75.

  • Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Gorbals?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 13 min.

  • Which train line goes from Edinburgh to Gorbals?

    The SCOTRAIL train line goes from Glasgow Queen Street station near Edinburgh in Edinburgh to Glasgow Queen Street station. From there you’ll have to take one light rail line till Glasgow Queen Street station near Gorbals in Glasgow.

  • How long does it take to travel from Edinburgh to Gorbals by train and light rail?

    The total travel time between Edinburgh in Edinburgh and Gorbals in Glasgow by train and light rail is about 1 hr 13 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Edinburgh to get to Gorbals?

    Get on the SCOTRAIL train from the Glasgow Queen Street station near Edinburgh in Edinburgh.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Edinburgh and Gorbals?

    Get off the train at the Glasgow Queen Street station, which is closest to Gorbals in Glasgow.

  • When is the last train from Edinburgh to Gorbals?

    The last train from Edinburgh in Edinburgh to Gorbals in Glasgow is the ScotRail line. It leaves the Edinburgh station at 23:45.

  • When is the first bus from Edinburgh to Gorbals?

    The first bus from Edinburgh in Edinburgh to Gorbals in Glasgow is megabus 900: Edinburgh - Glasgow. It leaves the Edinburgh Bus Station Gate A-Stance 1 stop at 00:15.

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