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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 prices starting from $31. 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 train costs an average of $31, and a train costs an average of $31.
Distance: 60 miles (97 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$35 Average price Cheapest | $69 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 45m 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 $18 (€14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Greenock to Edinburgh costing on average $35 (€29).
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 48m.
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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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
1:29 PM2h24Greenock West3:53 PMEdinburgh$701One-way1 transfer
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- 1:29 PM2h24Greenock West3:53 PMEdinburgh$701One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- 1:29 PM2h24Greenock West3:53 PMEdinburgh$701One-way1 transfer
Other options
- 2:56 PM2h55Greenock West5:51 PMEdinburgh$701One-way1 transfer
- 4:56 PM2h55Greenock West7:51 PMEdinburgh$701One-way1 transfer
- 6:56 PM2h55Greenock West9:51 PMEdinburgh$701One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Greenock to Edinburgh:
A bus is $18 (€14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Greenock to Edinburgh costing on average $35 (€29).
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 48m.
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 7 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 West (GKW) and arrive in Edinburgh Waverley (EDB).
- Buses mostly depart from Glasgow, Caledonia Way (Airport Terminal 1) and arrive in Edinburgh, Bus Station.
- Travel with Scotrail, CrossCountry, ScotRail to go to Edinburgh by train.
- Travel with McGills Buses to go to Edinburgh by bus.
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