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

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This is compared to other travel options from Greenock to Edinburgh:
A bus is $27 (€22) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Greenock to Edinburgh costing on average $39 (€31).
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 15m.
- Around 8 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Greenock and Edinburgh as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Glasgow, Caledonia Way (Airport Terminal 1) and arrive in Edinburgh, Bus Station.
- Trains mostly depart from Greenock West (GKW) and arrive in Edinburgh Waverley (EDB).
- Travel with ScotRail, CrossCountry to go to Edinburgh by train.
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