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How to get fromGreenock to Edinburgh Castleby bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Stance 1 to Cathedral Streetbus bus 906 / ...
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Edinburgh / ...
    2h 5m
    £14–45

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Stance 1 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 906 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus bus Uk090
    2h 32m
    £13–22

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Greenock West to Glasgow Centraltrain train Gourock - Glasgow Central
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Glasgow Central - Edinburgh
    2h 35m
    £23–59

  4. Drive 70.1 mi

    1. Drive from Greenock to Edinburgh Castlecar car 70.1 mi
    1h 21m
    £18–25

  5. Bus via Shandwick Place

    1. Take the bus from Stance 1 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 906 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shandwick Placebus bus 900
    2h 44m
    £13–21

Greenock to Edinburgh Castle by bus, train, and foot

Calendar302Weekly Services
Duration2h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket£14Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 74.3 mi
  • Duration: 2h 5m

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

You can take a bus from Stance 1 to Edinburgh Castle via Buchanan Bus Station and Princes Street in around 2h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Greenock West to Edinburgh Castle via Glasgow Central and Edinburgh Waverley in around 2h 35m.

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