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

The cheapest way to get from Gourock to Edinburgh is to bus via Edinburgh - Princes Street which costs £9 - £13 and takes 2h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gourock to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 1h 29m and costs £18 - £27.

Is there a direct bus between Gourock and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Gourock station to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Railway Station and arriving at Edinburgh Bus Station Gate A-Stance 1 via Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 49. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 52m.

Is there a direct train between Gourock and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Gourock 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 51m.

How far is it from Gourock to Edinburgh?

The distance between Gourock and Edinburgh is 73 miles. The road distance is 74 miles.

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

The best way to get from Gourock to Edinburgh without a car is to train via Glasgow which takes 1h 51m and costs £27 - £90.

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

It takes approximately 1h 51m to get from Gourock to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gourock to Edinburgh bus from?

Gourock to Edinburgh bus services, operated by McGills Buses, depart from Railway Station.

Where do I catch the Gourock to Edinburgh train from?

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

Train or bus from Gourock to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Gourock to Edinburgh is to train via Glasgow which takes 1h 51m and costs £27 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £14 - £19 and takes 2h 52m.

Where does the Gourock to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Gourock to Edinburgh bus services, operated by McGills Buses, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Gourock to Edinburgh train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Gourock to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Gourock to Edinburgh is 74 miles. It takes approximately 1h 29m to drive from Gourock to Edinburgh.

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

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Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

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

There are 5 ways to get from Gourock to Edinburgh 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 Gourock to Glasgow Centraltrain Gourock - Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Glasgow Queen Street - Edinburgh / ...
1h 51m
£27–86
Bus via Edinburgh - Princes Street
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Railway Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 901
2. Take the bus from Glasgow to Edinburgh - Princes Streetbus Uk090
2h 54m
£9–12
Bus
1. Take the bus from Railway Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 901
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 49 to Edinburgh Bus Station Gate A-Stance 1bus megabus 900 / ...
2h 52m
£14–18
Drive 73.6 mi
1. Drive from Gourock to Edinburghcar 73.6 mi
1h 29m
£19–27
Train
1. Take the train from Gourock to Glasgow Centraltrain Gourock - Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Glasgow Central - Edinburgh
2h 29m
£11–29

Gourock to Edinburgh by train and foot

254Weekly Services

1h 51mAverage Duration

£27Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Gourock to Edinburgh.

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Distance: 72.7 mi
Duration: 1h 51m

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

You can take a train from Gourock to Edinburgh Waverley via Glasgow Central and Glasgow Queen Street in around 1h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Railway Station to Edinburgh Bus Station Gate A-Stance 1 via Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 49 in around 2h 52m.

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