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How to get fromEdinburgh Castle to Greenockby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Edinburgh Castle to Greenock by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via Glasgow

    best
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train Edinburgh - Glasgow Queen Street
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Greenock Westtrain train Glasgow Central - Gourock
    2h 4m
    £17–44

  2. Bus via Shandwick Place

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Shandwick Place to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 900
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to West Stewart Streetbus bus 906 / ...
    2h 55m
    £14–22

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Uk090
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to West Stewart Streetbus bus 906 / ...
    2h 52m
    £15–22

  4. Drive  69.9 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh Castle to Greenockcar car 69.9 mi
    1h 22m
    £18–26

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Centraltrain train Edinburgh - Glasgow Central
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Greenock Westtrain train Glasgow Central - Gourock
    2h 33m
    £19–45

Edinburgh Castle to Greenock by foot and train

Calendar252Weekly Services
Duration2h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket£17Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 70.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 4m

What companies run services between Edinburgh Castle, Scotland and Greenock, Scotland?

You can take a vehicle from Edinburgh Castle to Greenock West via Edinburgh Waverley, Glasgow Queen Street, and Glasgow Central in around 2h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Edinburgh Castle to West Stewart Street via Princes Street and Buchanan Bus Station in around 2h 52m.

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