The average train between Gourock and Edinburgh takes 1h 54m and the fastest train takes 1h 34m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Gourock to Edinburgh. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 30 minutes between Gourock and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gourock is at 11:26 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 6:47 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 1h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Gourock to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Gourock station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 54m.
Gourock to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Gourock station.
Gourock to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
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The distance between Gourock and Edinburgh is 100.9 km. The road distance is 117 km.
You can take a train from Gourock to Edinburgh Waverley via Glasgow Central and Glasgow Queen Street in around 1h 58m.