There are 5 ways to get from Edinburgh Castle to Greenock by train, bus, or car
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Train via Glasgow
best- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Edinburgh - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Greenock Westtrain Glasgow Central - Gourock
2h 4m£17–45Bus via Shandwick Place
cheapest- Take the bus from Shandwick Place to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 900
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to West Stewart Streetbus 906 / ...
2h 48m£14–22Bus
- Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk090
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to West Stewart Streetbus 906 / ...
2h 45m£15–22Drive 69.9 mi
- Drive from Edinburgh Castle to Greenockcar 69.9 mi
1h 22m£18–25Train
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Centraltrain Edinburgh - Glasgow Central
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Greenock Westtrain Glasgow Central - Gourock
2h 33m£20–45
Edinburgh Castle to Greenock by foot and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Greenock is to bus via Shandwick Place which costs £14 - £22 and takes 2h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Greenock is to drive which takes 1h 22m and costs £17 - £25.
No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh Castle to Greenock. However, there are services departing from Princes Street and arriving at West Stewart Street via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh Castle to Greenock. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Greenock West via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 4m.
The distance between Edinburgh Castle and Greenock is 71 miles. The road distance is 70.3 miles.
The best way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Greenock without a car is to train via Glasgow which takes 2h 4m and costs £17 - £45.
It takes approximately 2h 4m to get from Edinburgh Castle to Greenock, including transfers.
Edinburgh Castle to Greenock bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Princes Street station.
Edinburgh Castle to Greenock train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
The best way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Greenock is to train via Glasgow which takes 2h 4m and costs £17 - £45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £14 - £23 and takes 2h 45m.
What companies run services between Edinburgh Castle, Scotland and Greenock, Scotland?
You can take a vehicle from Edinburgh Castle to Greenock West via Edinburgh Waverley, Glasgow Queen Street, and Glasgow Central in around 2h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Edinburgh Castle to West Stewart Street via Princes Street and Buchanan Bus Station in around 2h 45m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £18–30
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Central to Greenock West
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £9–15
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–30
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Central to Greenock West
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £9–15
- Website
- ScotRail
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Edinburgh Castle to Greenock bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Edinburgh Castle to Greenock train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh Castle to Greenock is 70 miles. It takes approximately 1h 22m to drive from Edinburgh Castle to Greenock.
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