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

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 36 min.

96min
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
    170 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Edinburgh
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Haymarket
    53 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Haymarket (Edinburgh Trams), Haymarket
    ID 9400ZZEDHAY1
    120 yd • 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
    19 min
  • 7
    Walk to Leith
    Walk to
    Leith
    Giles Street
    290 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

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 7 bus from South Bridge, Old Town station to Kirkgate Centre, Leith station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 37 min.

97min
Walk to train station
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 77
Walk to Leith
Leaves from Glasgow Queen Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    170 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Edinburgh
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Edinburgh
    58 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    South Bridge, Old Town
    ID 6200240125
    340 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Bus - 77
    Wait for bus
    7
    Newhaven
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kirkgate Centre, Leith
    ID 6200242270
    13 min
  • 7
    Walk to Leith
    Walk to
    Leith
    Giles Street
    320 yd • 4 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 52.59 mi, which can typically be travelled in 96 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.

Public transport stations close to Glasgow

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

Train stations close to Glasgow:

  • Glasgow Queen Street
  • Argyle Street

Bus stations close to Glasgow:

  • Martha Street, Glasgow
  • John Street, Glasgow
  • Queen St, Glasgow

Public transport stations close to Leith, Edinburgh

Leith is located at Giles Street, Edinburgh and the nearest public transport station is Kirkgate Centre, Leith.

Bus stations close to Leith:

  • Kirkgate Centre, Leith
  • Duke Street, Leith
  • Academy Street, Leith

Related Routes

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 7 bus from South Bridge, Old Town station to Kirkgate Centre, Leith station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 37 min.

97min
Walk to train station
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 77
Walk to Leith
Leaves from Glasgow Queen Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    170 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Edinburgh
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Edinburgh
    58 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    South Bridge, Old Town
    ID 6200240125
    340 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Bus - 77
    Wait for bus
    7
    Newhaven
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kirkgate Centre, Leith
    ID 6200242270
    13 min
  • 7
    Walk to Leith
    Walk to
    Leith
    Giles Street
    320 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 96 minutes, using Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line T50.

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

    The alternative route takes 97 minutes, using Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line 7.

  • 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 36 min.

  • Which train line goes from Glasgow to Leith?

    The SCOTRAIL train line goes from Glasgow Queen Street station near Glasgow in Glasgow 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 Glasgow and Leith in Edinburgh by train and light rail is about 1 hr 36 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 Glasgow.

  • 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 Glasgow to Leith in Edinburgh is ScotRail. It leaves the Glasgow Queen Street station at 08:55.

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