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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Greenock is to bus which costs £15 - £20 and takes 2h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Greenock is to drive which takes 1h 21m and costs £17 - £25.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Greenock?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh 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 25m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Greenock?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Greenock. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Greenock West via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 53m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Greenock?

The distance between Edinburgh and Greenock is 71 miles. The road distance is 70.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Greenock without a car is to train which takes 1h 53m and costs £26 - £85.

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

It takes approximately 1h 53m to get from Edinburgh to Greenock, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Greenock bus from?

Edinburgh to Greenock bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Princes Street station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Greenock train from?

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

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Greenock?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Greenock is to train which takes 1h 53m and costs £26 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £15 - £20 and takes 2h 25m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Greenock bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Greenock bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Greenock train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Greenock?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Greenock is 70 miles. It takes approximately 1h 21m to drive from Edinburgh to Greenock.

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

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Where can I stay near Greenock?

There are 872+ hotels available in Greenock.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen StreetEdinburgh - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Greenock WestGlasgow Central - Gourock
1h 53m
£27–85
Bus via Edinburgh, Bus Station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to GlasgowUk090 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to West Stewart Street906 / ...
2h 34m
£10–26
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen StreetEdinburgh - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
2. Take the bus from Cathedral Street to West Stewart Street906 / ...
1h 56m
£24–81
Drive 69.9 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Greenock69.9 mi
1h 21m
£17–25
Bus
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Station900
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to West Stewart Street906 / ...
2h 25m
£16–19

Edinburgh to Greenock by train and foot

252Weekly Services

1h 53mAverage Duration

£27Cheapest Price

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Distance: 70.3 mi
Duration: 1h 53m

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

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Greenock West via Glasgow Queen Street and Glasgow Central in around 1h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Princes Street to West Stewart Street via Buchanan Bus Station in around 2h 25m.

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