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 £10 - £13 and takes 2h 31m.

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 22m 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 Edinburgh - Princes Street and arriving at West Stewart Street via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 31m.

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 52m.

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 52m and costs £26 - £85.

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

It takes approximately 1h 52m 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 FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh - 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 52m and costs £26 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £10 - £13 and takes 2h 31m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Greenock bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Greenock bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Glasgow 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 22m 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 863+ 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 Streettrain Edinburgh - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Greenock Westtrain Glasgow Central - Gourock
1h 52m
£26–85
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh - Princes Street to Glasgowbus Uk090
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to West Stewart Streetbus 906 / ...
2h 31m
£10–13
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Edinburgh - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
2. Take the bus from Cathedral Street to West Stewart Streetbus 906 / ...
2h 7m
£23–81
Drive 69.9 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Greenockcar 69.9 mi
1h 22m
£18–25
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 West Stewart Streetbus 906 / ...
2h 33m
£15–19

Edinburgh to Greenock by train and foot

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1h 52mAverage Duration

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Distance: 70.3 mi
Duration: 1h 52m

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 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh - Princes Street to West Stewart Street via Glasgow and Buchanan Bus Station in around 2h 31m.

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