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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Inverkip is to bus which costs £10 - £13 and takes 3h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Inverkip is to drive which takes 1h 32m and costs £18 - £27.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Inverkip?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Inverkip. However, there are services departing from Princes Street and arriving at Harbourside via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Inverkip?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Inverkip. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Inverkip via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 16m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Inverkip?

The distance between Edinburgh and Inverkip is 76 miles. The road distance is 75.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Inverkip without a car is to train via Glasgow which takes 2h 16m and costs £27 - £29.

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

It takes approximately 2h 16m to get from Edinburgh to Inverkip, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Inverkip bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Inverkip train from?

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

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Inverkip?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Inverkip is to train via Glasgow which takes 2h 16m and costs £27 - £29. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £10 - £13 and takes 3h 1m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Inverkip bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Inverkip bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Inverkip train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Inverkip?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Inverkip is 76 miles. It takes approximately 1h 32m to drive from Edinburgh to Inverkip.

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

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Where can I stay near Inverkip?

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

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 Inverkiptrain Glasgow Central - Wemyss Bay
2h 16m
£28–29
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk090
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Harboursidebus 906X / ...
3h 1m
£10–12
Drive 75.3 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Inverkipcar 75.3 mi
1h 32m
£19–27
Train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Centraltrain Edinburgh - Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Inverkiptrain Glasgow Central - Wemyss Bay
2h 47m
£23–86
Bus via Princes Street
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 900
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Harboursidebus 906X / ...
3h 2m
£16–19

Edinburgh to Inverkip by train and foot

200Weekly Services

2h 16mAverage Duration

£28Cheapest Price

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Distance: 75.3 mi
Duration: 2h 16m

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

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Inverkip via Glasgow Queen Street and Glasgow Central in around 2h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Princes Street to Harbourside via Buchanan Bus Station in around 3h 1m.

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