What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Gourock?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Gourock is to bus which costs £10 - £13 and takes 2h 57m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Gourock?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Gourock is to drive which takes 1h 29m and costs £17 - £26.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Gourock?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Gourock station. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh - Princes Street and arriving at Gourock Rail Station via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Gourock?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Gourock. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Gourock via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 59m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Gourock?

The distance between Edinburgh and Gourock is 73 miles. The road distance is 73.4 miles.

How do I travel from Edinburgh to Gourock without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Gourock without a car is to train via Glasgow which takes 1h 59m and costs £27 - £90.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to Gourock?

It takes approximately 1h 59m to get from Edinburgh to Gourock, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Gourock bus from?

Edinburgh to Gourock bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh - Princes Street station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Gourock train from?

Edinburgh to Gourock train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Gourock?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Gourock is to train via Glasgow which takes 1h 59m and costs £27 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £10 - £13 and takes 2h 57m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Gourock bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Gourock bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Glasgow station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Gourock train arrive?

Edinburgh to Gourock train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Gourock?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Gourock is 73 miles. It takes approximately 1h 29m to drive from Edinburgh to Gourock.

How do I get a train ticket from Edinburgh to Gourock?

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Where can I stay near Gourock?

There are 745+ hotels available in Gourock.

Edinburgh to Gourock - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Edinburgh to Gourock by train, bus, or car

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Train via Glasgow
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Edinburgh - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Gourocktrain Glasgow Central - Gourock
1h 59m
£27–86
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh - Princes Street to Glasgowbus Uk090
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Gourock Rail Stationbus 901
2h 57m
£10–13
Drive 72.9 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Gourockcar 72.9 mi
1h 29m
£18–26
Train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Centraltrain Edinburgh - Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Gourocktrain Glasgow Central - Gourock
2h 30m
£23–86
Bus via Edinburgh Bus Station Gate A-Stance 1
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh Bus Station Gate A-Stance 1 to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 49bus megabus 900 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Gourock Rail Stationbus 901
2h 59m
£15–19

Edinburgh to Gourock by train and foot

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1h 59mAverage Duration

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Distance: 72.7 mi
Duration: 1h 59m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Gourock, Scotland?

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Gourock via Glasgow Queen Street and Glasgow Central in around 1h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh - Princes Street to Gourock Rail Station via Glasgow and Buchanan Bus Station in around 2h 57m.

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