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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 an average ticket price of $20 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 14m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $20, while a train costs an average of $34.
Distance: 60 miles (97 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$34 Average price | $20 Average price Cheapest | $25 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 14m Average total duration Fastest 1h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 43m Average total duration 3h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus 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 $14 (€12) 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 3h 43m.
Tickets start at around $34 (€28) compared to roughly $25 (€21) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-8.78 (€-7.35). The journey takes 1h 44m versus 1h 41m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Greenock:
A bus is $14 (€12) 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 3h 43m.
- Around 13 buses per day.
- Around 3 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 Central (GKC).
- Buses mostly depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arrive in Glasgow, Caledonia Way (Airport Terminal 1).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Greenock by bus.
- Travel with Scotrail, CrossCountry to go to Greenock by train.
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