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

The cheapest way to get from Gourock to Leith is to bus which costs £9 - £22 and takes 2h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gourock to Leith is to drive which takes 1h 35m and costs £18 - £27.

Is there a direct bus between Gourock and Leith?

No, there is no direct bus from Gourock station to Leith station. However, there are services departing from Railway Station and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Gourock and Leith?

No, there is no direct train from Gourock to Leith. However, there are services departing from Gourock and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 56m.

How far is it from Gourock to Leith?

The distance between Gourock and Leith is 73 miles. The road distance is 75.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Gourock to Leith without a car is to train via Glasgow which takes 1h 56m and costs £27 - £29.

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

It takes approximately 1h 56m to get from Gourock to Leith, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gourock to Leith bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Gourock to Leith train from?

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

Train or bus from Gourock to Leith?

The best way to get from Gourock to Leith is to train via Glasgow which takes 1h 56m and costs £27 - £29. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £9 - £22 and takes 2h 45m.

Where does the Gourock to Leith bus arrive?

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

Where does the Gourock to Leith train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Gourock to Leith?

Yes, the driving distance between Gourock to Leith is 75 miles. It takes approximately 1h 35m to drive from Gourock to Leith.

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

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

There are 5 ways to get from Gourock to Leith by train, bus, or car

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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 56m
£27–29
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Railway Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 901
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Uk090 / ...
2h 45m
£9–21
Drive 75 mi
1. Drive from Gourock to Leithcar 75 mi
1h 35m
£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
Bus via Glasgow
1. Take the bus from Railway Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 901
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus 900
2h 47m
£10–21

Gourock to Leith by train and foot

254Weekly Services

1h 56mAverage Duration

£27Cheapest Price

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Distance: 72.7 mi
Duration: 1h 56m

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

You can take a train from Gourock to Edinburgh Waverley via Glasgow Central and Glasgow Queen Street in around 1h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Railway Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station in around 2h 45m.

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