The average train between Greenock Central Station and Edinburgh takes 1h 46m and the fastest train takes 1h 25m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Greenock Central Station to Edinburgh. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 30 minutes between Greenock Central Station and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 5:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Greenock Central Station is at 11:34 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 6:48 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 1h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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1h 25m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Greenock Central Station to Edinburgh? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Greenock Central Station to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Greenock Central Station station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 46m.
Greenock Central Station to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Greenock Central station.
Greenock Central Station to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
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The distance between Greenock Central Station and Edinburgh is 96.9 km. The road distance is 112 km.
You can take a train from Greenock Central to Edinburgh Waverley via Glasgow Central and Glasgow Queen Street in around 1h 48m.