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How to get from Edinburgh to Greenock by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Edinburgh to Greenock is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Greenock:
A bus is $23 (€18) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Greenock costing on average $33 (€26).
Other travel options to Greenock take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 40m.
- Around 14 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Edinburgh and Greenock as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) and arrive in Greenock West (GKW).
- Buses mostly depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arrive in Glasgow, Caledonia Way (Airport Terminal 1).
- Travel with ScotRail, CrossCountry, Cross Country, ScotRail to go to Greenock by train.
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