There are 4 ways to get from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Edinburgh by train, bus, or car
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Train via Glasgow
best- Take the train from Gourock to Glasgow CentralGourock - Glasgow Central
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh WaverleyGlasgow Queen Street - Edinburgh / ...
1h 55m£27–85Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from John Street to Buchanan Bus Station901
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Street900
2h 37m£9–19Drive 73.4 mi
- Drive from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Edinburgh73.4 mi
1h 28m£19–27Train
- Take the train from Gourock to Glasgow CentralGourock - Glasgow Central
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Edinburgh WaverleyGlasgow Central - Edinburgh
2h 33m£11–28
Gourock Ferry Terminal to Edinburgh by foot and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £9 - £20 and takes 2h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 1h 28m and costs £18 - £27.
No, there is no direct bus from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from John Street and arriving at Princes Street via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Gourock and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 55m.
The distance between Gourock Ferry Terminal and Edinburgh is 73 miles. The road distance is 73.9 miles.
The best way to get from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Edinburgh without a car is to train via Glasgow which takes 1h 55m and costs £27 - £85.
It takes approximately 1h 55m to get from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Edinburgh, including transfers.
Gourock Ferry Terminal to Edinburgh bus services, operated by McGills Buses, depart from John Street station.
Gourock Ferry Terminal to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Gourock station.
The best way to get from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Edinburgh is to train via Glasgow which takes 1h 55m and costs £27 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £9 - £20 and takes 2h 37m.
What companies run services between Gourock Ferry Terminal, Scotland and Edinburgh, Scotland?
You can take a vehicle from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Edinburgh Waverley via Gourock, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 1h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from John Street to Princes Street via Buchanan Bus Station in around 2h 37m.
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- Phone
- +44 344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Gourock to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £10–11
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £17–18
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Glasgow Central to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–18
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- enquiry@sleeper.scot
- Website
- sleeper.scot
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £60–75
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
- Sleeper Berth Classic
- £210–230
- Sleeper Seat
- £60–75
- Sleeper Berth Club Solo
- £230–260
Train from Glasgow Central to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £1–2
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
- Sleeper Berth Classic
- £1
- Sleeper Seat
- £1–2
- Sleeper Berth Club Solo
- £11–13
Train from Glasgow Central to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £12–13
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- 08000 51 56 51
- enquiries@mcgillsbuses.co.uk
- Website
- mcgillsbuses.co.uk
Bus from John Street to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6
- Website
- https://www.mcgillsbuses.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- info@citylink.co.uk
- Website
- citylink.co.uk
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £9–14
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–7
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Gourock Ferry Terminal to Edinburgh bus services, operated by McGills Buses, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Edinburgh is 1h behind Gourock Ferry Terminal. It is currently 3:53 PM in Gourock Ferry Terminal and 2:53 PM in Edinburgh.
Gourock Ferry Terminal to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gourock Ferry Terminal to Edinburgh is 74 miles. It takes approximately 1h 28m to drive from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Edinburgh.
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