How to get from Waterloo Place, Edinburgh to Parkhead by bus and train?

From Waterloo Place, Edinburgh to Parkhead by bus and train

To get from Waterloo Place, Edinburgh to Parkhead in Glasgow, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SCOTRAIL train from Edinburgh station to Glasgow Queen Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SCOTRAIL train and finally take the 8 bus from Reidvale Street, Dennistoun station to St Michaels Lane, Parkhead station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 17 min. The bus and train schedule from Waterloo Place, Edinburgh may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Parkhead on the Moovit app.

77min
Walk to train station
Train - SCOTRAIL
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 88
Walk to Parkhead
Leaves from Edinburgh

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Edinburgh
    470 m • 7 min
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Glasgow Queen Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    46 min
  • 4
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Airdrie
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bellgrove
    4 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Reidvale Street, Dennistoun
    ID 60901498
    20 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 88
    Wait for bus
    8
    Parkhead
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    St Michaels Lane, Parkhead
    ID 60901457
    9 min
  • 9
    Walk to Parkhead
    Walk to
    Parkhead
    Westmuir Street
    130 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Waterloo Place, Edinburgh to Parkhead by bus and train via SCOTRAIL and 240

To get from Waterloo Place, Edinburgh to Parkhead in Glasgow, take the SCOTRAIL train from Edinburgh station to Glasgow Queen Street station. Next, take the 240 bus from Gallery Of Modern Art, Glasgow station to St Michaels Lane, Parkhead station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 36 min. The bus and train schedule from Waterloo Place, Edinburgh may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Parkhead on the Moovit app.

96min
Walk to train station
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 240240
Walk to Parkhead
Leaves from Edinburgh

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Edinburgh
    470 m • 7 min
  • 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
    Gallery Of Modern Art, Glasgow
    ID 609067
    440 m • 6 min
  • 5
    Bus - 240240
    Wait for bus
    240
    Overtown
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    St Michaels Lane, Parkhead
    ID 60901457
    16 min
  • 7
    Walk to Parkhead
    Walk to
    Parkhead
    Westmuir Street
    130 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Waterloo Place, Edinburgh to Parkhead

The distance between Waterloo Place, Edinburgh, Glasgow and Parkhead, Glasgow is approximately 81.35 km, which can typically be travelled in 77 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Waterloo Place, Edinburgh to Parkhead by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Glasgow – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Waterloo Place, Edinburgh to Parkhead

To check the bus and train schedule from Waterloo Place, Edinburgh to Parkhead using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Waterloo Place, Edinburgh) and destination (Parkhead), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus 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 bus and train schedules.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Waterloo Place, Edinburgh to Parkhead by bus and train via SCOTRAIL and 240

To get from Waterloo Place, Edinburgh to Parkhead in Glasgow, take the SCOTRAIL train from Edinburgh station to Glasgow Queen Street station. Next, take the 240 bus from Gallery Of Modern Art, Glasgow station to St Michaels Lane, Parkhead station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 36 min. The bus and train schedule from Waterloo Place, Edinburgh may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Parkhead on the Moovit app.

96min
Walk to train station
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 240240
Walk to Parkhead
Leaves from Edinburgh

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Edinburgh
    470 m • 7 min
  • 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
    Gallery Of Modern Art, Glasgow
    ID 609067
    440 m • 6 min
  • 5
    Bus - 240240
    Wait for bus
    240
    Overtown
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    St Michaels Lane, Parkhead
    ID 60901457
    16 min
  • 7
    Walk to Parkhead
    Walk to
    Parkhead
    Westmuir Street
    130 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Waterloo Place, Edinburgh to Parkhead?

    The fastest way takes 77 minutes, using Train line SCOTRAIL, Train line SCOTRAIL, Bus line 8.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Waterloo Place, Edinburgh to Parkhead?

    The alternative route takes 96 minutes, using Train line SCOTRAIL, Bus line 240.

  • Is there a direct train between Waterloo Place, Edinburgh and Parkhead?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 17 min.

  • Which train line goes from Waterloo Place, Edinburgh to Parkhead?

    The SCOTRAIL train line goes from Edinburgh station near Waterloo Place, Edinburgh in Edinburgh to Glasgow Queen Street station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Glasgow Queen Street station near Parkhead in Glasgow.

  • How long does it take to travel from Waterloo Place, Edinburgh to Parkhead by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Waterloo Place, Edinburgh in Edinburgh and Parkhead in Glasgow by train and bus is about 1 hr 17 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Waterloo Place, Edinburgh to get to Parkhead?

    Get on the SCOTRAIL train from the Edinburgh station near Waterloo Place, Edinburgh in Edinburgh.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Waterloo Place, Edinburgh and Parkhead?

    Get off the train at the Glasgow Queen Street stop, which is closest to Parkhead in Glasgow.

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