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

The cheapest way to get from Greenock to Edinburgh is to bus via Shandwick Place which costs £14 - £20 and takes 2h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Greenock to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 1h 23m and costs £17 - £25.

Is there a direct bus between Greenock and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Greenock to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Stance 1 and arriving at Princes Street via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Greenock and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Greenock to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Greenock West and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 23m.

How far is it from Greenock to Edinburgh?

The distance between Greenock and Edinburgh is 73 miles. The road distance is 71.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Greenock to Edinburgh without a car is to bus which takes 2h 17m and costs £14 - £20.

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

It takes approximately 2h 17m to get from Greenock to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Greenock to Edinburgh bus from?

Greenock to Edinburgh bus services, operated by McGills Buses, depart from Stance 1 station.

Where do I catch the Greenock to Edinburgh train from?

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

Train or bus from Greenock to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Greenock to Edinburgh is to bus which takes 2h 17m and costs £14 - £20. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £22 - £60 and takes 2h 23m.

Where does the Greenock to Edinburgh bus arrive?

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

Where does the Greenock to Edinburgh train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Greenock to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Greenock to Edinburgh is 71 miles. It takes approximately 1h 23m to drive from Greenock to Edinburgh.

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

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Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

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Greenock to Edinburgh - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Greenock to Edinburgh by bus, train, 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.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Stance 1 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 906 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus Uk090
2h 17m
£14–19
Train
1. Take the train from Greenock West to Glasgow Centraltrain Gourock - Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Glasgow Central - Edinburgh
2h 23m
£22–58
Drive 70.7 mi
1. Drive from Greenock to Edinburghcar 70.7 mi
1h 23m
£18–25
Bus via Shandwick Place
1. Take the bus from Stance 1 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 906 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shandwick Placebus 900
2h 25m
£14–19

Greenock to Edinburgh by train

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Distance: 72.9 mi
Duration: 2h 17m

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

You can take a bus from Stance 1 to Princes Street via Buchanan Bus Station in around 2h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Greenock West to Edinburgh Waverley via Glasgow Central in around 2h 23m.

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