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Trip Overview

The average bus between Greenock and Edinburgh Castle takes 2h 28m and the fastest bus takes 2h 10m. The bus runs at least 2 times per hour from Greenock to Edinburgh Castle. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 28m
Duration
74 mi
Distance
£15
Average price
Every 30 minutes
Frequency

Greenock to Edinburgh Castle bus times

Buses run every 30 minutes between Greenock and Edinburgh Castle. The earliest departure is at 6:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Greenock is at 9:55 PM which arrives into Edinburgh Castle at 12:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Buchanan Bus Station and take an average of 2h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    McGills BusesScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd2h 50m • 1 change
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    McGills BusesFlixBus2h 18m • 1 change
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    McGills BusesFlixBus2h 21m • 1 change
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    McGills BusesFlixBus2h 46m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    McGills BusesScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd2h 10m • 1 change
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    McGills BusesScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd2h 17m • 1 change
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    McGills BusesScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd2h 32m • 1 change
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    McGills BusesScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd2h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    McGills BusesScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd2h 17m • 1 change
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    McGills BusesScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd2h 17m • 1 change
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    McGills BusesScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd2h 37m • 1 change
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    McGills BusesScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd2h 47m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    McGills BusesScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd2h 31m • 1 change
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    McGills BusesScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd2h 36m • 1 change
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    McGills BusesFlixBus2h 36m • 1 change
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    McGills BusesFlixBus2h 34m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    McGills BusesScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd2h 31m • 1 change
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    McGills BusesScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd2h 36m • 1 change
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    McGills BusesFlixBus2h 36m • 1 change
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    McGills BusesFlixBus2h 34m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    McGills BusesScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd2h 31m • 1 change
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    McGills BusesScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd2h 36m • 1 change
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    McGills BusesFlixBus2h 36m • 1 change
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    McGills BusesFlixBus2h 34m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    McGills BusesScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd2h 31m • 1 change
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    McGills BusesScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd2h 36m • 1 change
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    McGills BusesFlixBus2h 36m • 1 change
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    McGills BusesFlixBus2h 34m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Greenock to Edinburgh Castle? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Greenock to Edinburgh Castle.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 73.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 28m

What companies run services between Greenock, Scotland and Edinburgh Castle, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Stance 1 to Edinburgh Castle via Buchanan Bus Station and Princes Street in around 2h 33m.

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