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

The cheapest way to get from Greenock to Leith is to bus which costs £9 - £19 and takes 2h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Greenock to Leith is to drive which takes 1h 29m and costs £17 - £25.

Is there a direct bus between Greenock and Leith?

No, there is no direct bus from Greenock to Leith station. However, there are services departing from Stance 1 and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Greenock and Leith?

No, there is no direct train from Greenock to Leith. However, there are services departing from Greenock West and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 50m.

How far is it from Greenock to Leith?

The distance between Greenock and Leith is 71 miles. The road distance is 72.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Greenock to Leith without a car is to train via Glasgow which takes 1h 50m and costs £26 - £28.

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

It takes approximately 1h 50m to get from Greenock to Leith, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Greenock to Leith bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Greenock to Leith train from?

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

Train or bus from Greenock to Leith?

The best way to get from Greenock to Leith is to train via Glasgow which takes 1h 50m and costs £26 - £28. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £9 - £19 and takes 2h 25m.

Where does the Greenock to Leith bus arrive?

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

Where does the Greenock to Leith train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Greenock to Leith?

Yes, the driving distance between Greenock to Leith is 73 miles. It takes approximately 1h 29m to drive from Greenock to Leith.

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

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Where can I stay near Leith?

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

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

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Train via Glasgow
best
1. Take the train from Greenock West to Glasgow Centraltrain Gourock - Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Glasgow Queen Street - Edinburgh
1h 50m
£26–28
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Stance 1 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 906 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Uk090 / ...
2h 25m
£9–18
Drive 72.1 mi
1. Drive from Greenock to Leithcar 72.1 mi
1h 29m
£18–25
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
£10–28
Bus via Glasgow
1. Take the bus from Stance 1 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 906 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus 900
2h 27m
£10–21

Greenock to Leith by train and foot

254Weekly Services

1h 50mAverage Duration

£26Cheapest Price

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Distance: 70.3 mi
Duration: 1h 50m

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

You can take a train from Greenock West to Edinburgh Waverley via Glasgow Central and Glasgow Queen Street in around 1h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stance 1 to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station in around 2h 25m.

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