The average train between Greenock and Leith takes 2h 21m and the fastest train takes 1h 42m. There is an hourly train service from Greenock to Leith. 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 hourly between Greenock and Leith. 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 Leith at 7:31 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Greenock to Leith. However, there are services departing from Greenock station and arriving at Leith station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 21m.
Greenock to Leith train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Greenock West station.
Greenock to Leith train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
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The distance between Greenock and Leith is 99 km. The road distance is 111 km.
You can take a train from Greenock West to Edinburgh Waverley via Glasgow Central in around 2h 23m.