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

The cheapest way to get from Leith to Greenock is to bus via Glasgow which costs £10 - £22 and takes 2h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leith to Greenock is to drive which takes 1h 27m and costs £17 - £26.

Is there a direct bus between Leith and Greenock?

No, there is no direct bus from Leith station to Greenock. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Bus Station Gate A-Stance 1 and arriving at West Stewart Street via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Leith and Greenock?

No, there is no direct train from Leith to Greenock. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Greenock West via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 54m.

How far is it from Leith to Greenock?

The distance between Leith and Greenock is 71 miles. The road distance is 72.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leith to Greenock without a car is to train which takes 1h 54m and costs £26 - £85.

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

It takes approximately 1h 54m to get from Leith to Greenock, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leith to Greenock bus from?

Leith to Greenock bus services, operated by Megabus UK, depart from Edinburgh Bus Station Gate A-Stance 1.

Where do I catch the Leith to Greenock train from?

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

Train or bus from Leith to Greenock?

The best way to get from Leith to Greenock is to train which takes 1h 54m and costs £26 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £15 - £20 and takes 2h 35m.

Where does the Leith to Greenock bus arrive?

Leith to Greenock bus services, operated by Megabus UK, arrive at Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 49.

Where does the Leith to Greenock train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Leith to Greenock?

Yes, the driving distance between Leith to Greenock is 72 miles. It takes approximately 1h 27m to drive from Leith to Greenock.

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

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Where can I stay near Greenock?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen StreetEdinburgh - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Greenock WestGlasgow Central - Gourock
1h 54m
£27–85
Bus via Glasgow
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to GlasgowUk090 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to West Stewart Street906 / ...
2h 39m
£10–22
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen StreetEdinburgh - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
2. Take the bus from Cathedral Street to West Stewart Street906 / ...
2h 1m
£24–81
Drive 71.7 mi
1. Drive from Leith to Greenock71.7 mi
1h 27m
£18–26
Bus
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh Bus Station Gate A-Stance 1 to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 49megabus 900 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to West Stewart Street906 / ...
2h 35m
£15–19

Leith to Greenock by train and foot

231Weekly Services

1h 54mAverage Duration

£27Cheapest Price

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Distance: 70.3 mi
Duration: 1h 54m

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

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Greenock West via Glasgow Queen Street and Glasgow Central in around 1h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh Bus Station Gate A-Stance 1 to West Stewart Street via Buchanan Bus Station in around 2h 35m.

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