How to get from The Shore, Leith to Parkhead by bus and train?

The Shore, Leith to Parkhead - Bus Timetable

The 16 bus from The Shore, Leith to Parkhead runs from 04:22 to 23:18, with departures every 10-30 min. The journey takes about 1 hr 56 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From The Shore, Leith to Parkhead by bus and train

To get from The Shore, Leith to Parkhead in Glasgow, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 16 bus from The Shore, Leith station to Princes Street (Waverley Steps), Edinburgh station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SCOTRAIL train and finally take the 46 bus from Shettleston Railway Station, Greenfield station to Sorby Street, Parkhead station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 56 min. The bus and train schedule from The Shore, Leith may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Parkhead on the Moovit app.

116min
Bus - 1616
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 4646
Walk to Parkhead
Leaves from The Shore, Leith

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    The Shore, Leith
  • 2
    Bus - 1616
    Wait for bus
    16
    Bonaly
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Princes Street (Waverley Steps), Edinburgh
    ID 6200243370
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Edinburgh
    230 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Helensburgh Central
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Shettleston
    70 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Shettleston Railway Station, Greenfield
    ID 60901870
    10 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 4646
    Wait for bus
    46
    Castlemilk
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sorby Street, Parkhead
    ID 60901658
    11 min
  • 10
    Walk to Parkhead
    Walk to
    Parkhead
    Westmuir Street
    30 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from The Shore, Leith to Parkhead

The distance between The Shore, Leith, Glasgow and Parkhead, Glasgow is approximately 71.92 km, which can typically be travelled in 116 min. Moovit will show you the directions from The Shore, Leith 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 timetable from The Shore, Leith to Parkhead

To check the bus and train timetable from The Shore, Leith to Parkhead using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (The Shore, Leith) 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 journey and stay up to date with the latest bus and train timetables.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from The Shore, Leith to Parkhead?

    The fastest way takes 116 minutes, using Bus line 16, Train line SCOTRAIL, Bus line 46.

  • Is there a direct bus between The Shore, Leith and Parkhead?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 56 min.

  • Which bus line goes from The Shore, Leith to Parkhead?

    The 16 bus line goes from Princes Street (Waverley Steps), Edinburgh station near The Shore, Leith in Edinburgh to Edinburgh station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Edinburgh station near Parkhead in Glasgow.

  • How long does it take to travel from The Shore, Leith to Parkhead by bus and train?

    The total travel time between The Shore, Leith in Edinburgh and Parkhead in Glasgow by bus and train is about 1 hr 56 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near The Shore, Leith to get to Parkhead?

    Get on the 16 bus from the Princes Street (Waverley Steps), Edinburgh stop near The Shore, Leith in Edinburgh.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between The Shore, Leith and Parkhead?

    Get off the bus at the Edinburgh stop, which is closest to Parkhead in Glasgow.

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