Skip to main content

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

From Musselburgh to Gorbals by light rail and train

To get from Musselburgh to Gorbals in Glasgow, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one light rail line: take the SCOTRAIL train from Musselburgh station to Edinburgh 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 15 min.

75min
Train - SCOTRAIL
Train - SCOTRAIL
Light rail - SUBSUB
Walk to Gorbals
Leaves from Musselburgh

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Musselburgh
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Edinburgh
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Edinburgh
    9 min
  • 4
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Glasgow Queen Street
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    46 min
  • 6
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Buchanan Street Spt Subway Station, Glasgow
    ID 9400ZZGLBUC2
    70 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Light rail - SUBSUB
    Wait for light rail
    SUB
    Glasgow
  • 8
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Bridge Street Spt Subway Station, Tradeston
    ID 9400ZZGLBRI2
    3 min
  • 9
    Walk to Gorbals
    Walk to
    Gorbals
    Gorbals Street
    440 m • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Musselburgh to Gorbals by bus and train

To get from Musselburgh to Gorbals in Glasgow, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SCOTRAIL train from Musselburgh station to Edinburgh 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 21 min.

81min
Train - SCOTRAIL
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 7575
Walk to Gorbals
Leaves from Musselburgh

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Musselburgh
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Edinburgh
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Edinburgh
    9 min
  • 4
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Glasgow Queen Street
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    46 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Garth Street, Glasgow
    ID 609065
    440 m • 6 min
  • 7
    Bus - 7575
    Wait for bus
    75
    Castlemilk
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Glasgow Central Mosque, Gorbals
    ID 60902510
    6 min
  • 9
    Walk to Gorbals
    Walk to
    Gorbals
    Gorbals Street
    80 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
The Most Popular Urban Mobility App in Scotland.
All local mobility options in one app

Public transport directions from Musselburgh to Gorbals

The distance between Musselburgh, Glasgow and Gorbals, Glasgow is approximately 86.79 km, which can typically be travelled in 75 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Musselburgh 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.

Public transport stations close to Musselburgh

Musselburgh is located at Musselburgh, Glasgow and the nearest public transport station is Queen Margaret University, Musselburgh.

Train stations close to Musselburgh:

  • Wallyford

Bus stations close to Musselburgh:

  • Queen Margaret University, Musselburgh
  • Denholm Drive, Stoneybank
  • Whitehill Gardens, Stoneybank

Public transport stations close to Gorbals, Glasgow

Gorbals is located at Gorbals Street, Glasgow and the nearest public transport station is Howard Street, Glasgow.

Train stations close to Gorbals:

  • Glasgow Central
  • Argyle Street

Bus stations close to Gorbals:

  • Howard Street, Glasgow
  • Bedford Lane, Gorbals
  • Ballater St, Gorbals

From Musselburgh to Gorbals by bus and train

To get from Musselburgh to Gorbals in Glasgow, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SCOTRAIL train from Musselburgh station to Edinburgh 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 21 min.

81min
Train - SCOTRAIL
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 7575
Walk to Gorbals
Leaves from Musselburgh

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Musselburgh
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Edinburgh
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Edinburgh
    9 min
  • 4
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Glasgow Queen Street
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    46 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Garth Street, Glasgow
    ID 609065
    440 m • 6 min
  • 7
    Bus - 7575
    Wait for bus
    75
    Castlemilk
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Glasgow Central Mosque, Gorbals
    ID 60902510
    6 min
  • 9
    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 Musselburgh to Gorbals?

    The fastest way takes 75 minutes, using Train line SCOTRAIL, Train line SCOTRAIL, Light Rail line SUB.

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

    The alternative route takes 81 minutes, using Train line SCOTRAIL, Train line SCOTRAIL, Bus line 75.

  • Is there a direct train between Musselburgh and Gorbals?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 15 min.

  • Which train line goes from Musselburgh to Gorbals?

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

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

    The total travel time between Musselburgh in Musselburgh and Gorbals in Glasgow by train and light rail is about 1 hr 15 min.

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

    Get on the SCOTRAIL train from the Edinburgh station near Musselburgh in Musselburgh.

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

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