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Compare bus and train for Edinburgh to Greenock
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Greenock among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 45m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $13, and a train costs an average of $32.
Distance: 60 miles (97 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$34 Average price | $16 Average price Cheapest | $25 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 44m Average total duration 5h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental | |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Greenock:
A bus is $19 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Greenock costing on average $34 (€28).
Other travel options to Greenock take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 14m.
Travel optionsfrom Edinburgh to Greenock
How to get from Edinburgh to Greenock by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Edinburgh to Greenock is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus6:40 AM3h45Edinburgh, Bus Station10:25 AMGlasgow, Caledonia Way (Airport Terminal 1)$161One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus6:40 AM3h45Edinburgh, Bus Station10:25 AMGlasgow, Caledonia Way (Airport Terminal 1)$161One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- L87859 · L87186+
Bus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central9:45 AM1h51Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)11:36 AMGreenock Central (GKC)$381One-way2 transfers
Other options
- L87816 · L87178+Bus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central8:30 AM2h06Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)10:36 AMGreenock Central (GKC)$381One-way2 transfers
- L87831 · L87181+Bus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central9:00 AM2h07Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)11:07 AMGreenock Central (GKC)$381One-way2 transfers
- L87801 · L87175+Bus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central8:00 AM2h07Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)10:07 AMGreenock Central (GKC)$381One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus12:45 PM3h45Edinburgh, Bus Station4:30 PMGlasgow, Caledonia Way (Airport Terminal 1)$161One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus6:35 AM3h50Edinburgh, Bus Station10:25 AMGlasgow, Caledonia Way (Airport Terminal 1)$161One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus3:10 PM3h50Edinburgh, Bus Station7:00 PMGlasgow, Caledonia Way (Airport Terminal 1)$161One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Greenock:
A bus is $19 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Greenock costing on average $34 (€28).
Other travel options to Greenock take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 14m.
- Around 16 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 bus and train 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 FlixBus, Midland Bluebird, Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd to go to Greenock by bus.
- Travel with Scotrail, ScotRail to go to Greenock by train.
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