The average train between Port of Greenock and Edinburgh takes 2h 17m and the fastest train takes 1h 38m. There is an hourly train service from Port of Greenock 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 hourly between Port of Greenock and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 5:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Port of Greenock is at 11:37 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 7:31 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Port of Greenock to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Port of Greenock station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 17m.
Port of Greenock to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Cartsdyke station.
Port of Greenock to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
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The distance between Port of Greenock and Edinburgh is 95.2 km. The road distance is 109 km.
You can take a train from Cartsdyke to Edinburgh Waverley via Glasgow Central in around 2h 18m.