Train Greenock to Edinburgh Castle from £35 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Greenock and Edinburgh Castle takes 2h 21m and the fastest train takes 1h 42m. There is an hourly train service 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 21m
Duration: 69 mi
Distance: £35
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

best

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

2h 34m

£22–59

Greenock to Edinburgh Castle train times

Trains run hourly between Greenock and Edinburgh Castle. 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 Castle at 7:31 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 2h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, June 25, 2026

3:02 PM → 5:12 PM
2h 9m • 1 change
3:32 PM → 5:56 PM
2h 23m • 1 change
4:02 PM → 6:11 PM
2h 8m • 1 change
4:34 PM → 6:44 PM
2h 9m • 1 change
Show more

Departing Friday, June 26, 2026

5:26 AM → 7:52 AM
2h 25m • 1 change
6:02 AM → 8:14 AM
2h 11m • 1 change
6:24 AM → 8:49 AM
2h 24m • 1 change
7:02 AM → 8:56 AM
1h 53m • 1 change
Show more

Departing Saturday, June 27, 2026

5:26 AM → 7:52 AM
2h 25m • 1 change
6:02 AM → 8:14 AM
2h 11m • 1 change
7:01 AM → 8:55 AM
1h 53m • 1 change
7:36 AM → 9:49 AM
2h 12m • 1 change
Show more

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.