The average bus between Edinburgh Waverley and Greenock takes 2h 52m and the fastest bus takes 2h 31m. The bus runs at least 2 times per hour from Edinburgh Waverley to Greenock. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 30 minutes between Edinburgh Waverley and Greenock. The earliest departure is at 4:41 AM at night, and the last departure from Edinburgh Waverley is at 8:38 PM which arrives into Greenock at 11:53 PM. All services require a transfer at Shandwick Place and take an average of 2h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


3h 26m • 2 changes


3h 4m • 2 changes


3h 15m • 2 changes


3h • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh Waverley to Greenock. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley station and arriving at Greenock station via Buchanan Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 52m.
Edinburgh Waverley to Greenock bus services, operated by Lothian, depart from Shandwick Place station.
Edinburgh Waverley to Greenock bus services, operated by Lothian, arrive at West Stewart Street station.
The distance between Edinburgh Waverley and Greenock is 97.8 km. The road distance is 116 km.
You can take a bus from Princes Street to West Stewart Street via Shandwick Place and Buchanan Bus Station in around 2h 43m.