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

From Glasgow to Leith by light rail and train

To get from Glasgow to Leith in Edinburgh, take the SCOTRAIL train from Glasgow Queen Street station to Haymarket station. Next, take the T50 light rail from Haymarket (Edinburgh Trams), Haymarket station to Foot Of the Walk (Edinburgh Trams), Leith station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 32 min. The light rail and train schedule from Glasgow may change. We recommend you check the updated light rail and train schedule to Leith on the Moovit app.

92min
Walk to train station
Train - SCOTRAIL
Light rail - T50T50
Walk to Leith
Leaves from Glasgow Queen Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    470 m • 7 min
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Edinburgh
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Haymarket
    44 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Haymarket (Edinburgh Trams), Haymarket
    ID 9400ZZEDHAY1
    110 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Light rail - T50T50
    Wait for light rail
    T50
    Newhaven
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Foot Of the Walk (Edinburgh Trams), Leith
    ID 9400ZZTWWJR1
    22 min
  • 7
    Walk to Leith
    Walk to
    Leith
    Giles Street
    260 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Glasgow to Leith by bus and train

To get from Glasgow to Leith in Edinburgh, take the SCOTRAIL train from Glasgow Queen Street station to Edinburgh station. Next, take the 35 bus from Museum Of Childhood, Canongate station to St Anthony Street, Leith station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 35 min. The light rail and train schedule from Glasgow may change. We recommend you check the updated light rail and train schedule to Leith on the Moovit app.

95min
Walk to train station
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 3535
Walk to Leith
Leaves from Glasgow Queen Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    470 m • 7 min
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Edinburgh
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Edinburgh
    50 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Museum Of Childhood, Canongate
    ID 6200207325
    310 m • 5 min
  • 5
    Bus - 3535
    Wait for bus
    35
    North Leith
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    St Anthony Street, Leith
    ID 6200207190
    18 min
  • 7
    Walk to Leith
    Walk to
    Leith
    Giles Street
    180 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Glasgow to Leith

The distance between Glasgow, Edinburgh and Leith, Edinburgh is approximately 83.68 km, which can typically be travelled in 92 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Glasgow to Leith 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 schedule from Glasgow to Leith

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

To get from Glasgow to Leith in Edinburgh, take the SCOTRAIL train from Glasgow Queen Street station to Edinburgh station. Next, take the 35 bus from Museum Of Childhood, Canongate station to St Anthony Street, Leith station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 35 min. The light rail and train schedule from Glasgow may change. We recommend you check the updated light rail and train schedule to Leith on the Moovit app.

95min
Walk to train station
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 3535
Walk to Leith
Leaves from Glasgow Queen Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    470 m • 7 min
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Edinburgh
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Edinburgh
    50 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Museum Of Childhood, Canongate
    ID 6200207325
    310 m • 5 min
  • 5
    Bus - 3535
    Wait for bus
    35
    North Leith
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    St Anthony Street, Leith
    ID 6200207190
    18 min
  • 7
    Walk to Leith
    Walk to
    Leith
    Giles Street
    180 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 92 minutes, using Train line SCOTRAIL, Light Rail line T50.

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

    The alternative route takes 95 minutes, using Train line SCOTRAIL, Bus line 35.

  • Is there a direct train between Glasgow and Leith?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 32 min.

  • Which train line goes from Glasgow to Leith?

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

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

    The total travel time between Glasgow in Scotland and Leith in Edinburgh by train and light rail is about 1 hr 32 min.

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

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

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

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

  • When is the first train from Glasgow to Leith?

    The first train from Glasgow in Scotland to Leith in Edinburgh is ScotRail. It leaves the Glasgow Queen Street station at 07:00.

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