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 - £27 and takes 2h 24m.

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 £18 - £27.

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 24m.

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 Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 22m.

How far is it from Greenock to Leith?

The distance between Greenock and Leith is 74 miles. The road distance is 72.9 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 bus and train which takes 1h 53m and costs £13 - £45.

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

It takes approximately 1h 53m 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 which takes 2h 22m and costs £22 - £60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £9 - £27 and takes 2h 24m.

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, car, and tram

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Stance 1 to Cathedral Streetbus 906 / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Glasgow Queen Street - Edinburgh / ...
1h 53m
£13–45
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 24m
£9–26
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 22m
£22–59
Drive 72.5 mi
1. Drive from Greenock to Leithcar 72.5 mi
1h 29m
£19–27
Bus, tram
1. Take the bus from Stance 1 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 906 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Gogarburn A8bus 900
3. Take the tram from Gogarburn to Foot of the Walktram T50
2h 44m
£15–23

Greenock to Leith by bus and train

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1h 53mAverage Duration

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Distance: 73.6 mi
Duration: 1h 53m

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

You can take a train from Greenock West to Edinburgh Waverley via Glasgow Central in around 2h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stance 1 to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station in around 2h 24m.

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