Train Greenock to Edinburgh from £36 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Greenock and Edinburgh takes 1h 51m and the fastest train takes 1h 27m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Greenock 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.

1h 51m
Duration: 70 mi
Distance: £36
Average price: Every 30 minutes
Frequency

Train via Glasgow

best

Take the train from Greenock West to Glasgow Centraltrain Gourock - Glasgow Central
Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Glasgow Queen Street - Edinburgh

1h 52m

£30–58

Greenock to Edinburgh train times

Trains run every 30 minutes between Greenock and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 5:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Greenock is at 11:32 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 6:47 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 1h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, May 18, 2026

10:02 PM → 12:07 AM
Arrives next day
2h 4m • 1 change
10:32 PM → 12:33 AM
Arrives next day
2h • 1 change
11:32 PM → 6:47 AM
Arrives next day
7h 14m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, May 19, 2026

5:26 AM → 7:38 AM
2h 11m • 1 change
6:24 AM → 8:06 AM
1h 41m • 1 change
7:02 AM → 8:37 AM
1h 34m • 1 change
7:37 AM → 9:05 AM
1h 27m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, May 20, 2026

5:26 AM → 7:38 AM
2h 11m • 1 change
6:24 AM → 8:06 AM
1h 41m • 1 change
7:02 AM → 8:37 AM
1h 34m • 1 change
7:37 AM → 9:05 AM
1h 27m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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