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Compare train and bus for Greenock to Edinburgh
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Greenock to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €29 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 17m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €29, while a train costs an average of €29.
Distance: 60 miles (97 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
€29 Average price Cheapest | €57 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 17m Average total duration Fastest 1h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 42m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Greenock to Edinburgh:
A bus is €12 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Greenock to Edinburgh costing on average €29.
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 38m.
Tickets start at around €29 compared to roughly €57 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €27. The journey takes 1h 47m versus 1h 42m 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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How to get from Greenock to Edinburgh by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Greenock to Edinburgh is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
8:00 PM4h55Greenock12:55 AMEdinburgh€121One-way0 transfers
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- 8:00 PM4h55Greenock12:55 AMEdinburgh€121One-way0 transfers
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- 8:00 PM4h55Greenock12:55 AMEdinburgh€121One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Greenock to Edinburgh:
A bus is €12 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Greenock to Edinburgh costing on average €29.
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 38m.
- Around 15 buses per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Greenock and Edinburgh as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Greenock Central (GKC) and arrive in Edinburgh Waverley (EDB).
- Buses mostly depart from Glasgow, Caledonia Way (Airport Terminal 1) and arrive in Edinburgh, Bus Station.
- Travel with McGills Buses to go to Edinburgh by bus.
- Travel with Scotrail, CrossCountry, ScotRail to go to Edinburgh by train.
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