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

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There are 5 ways to get from Edinburgh Waverley 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
    1h 52m
    £17–53

  2. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Uk090 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to West Stewart Streetbus bus 906 / ...
    2h 44m
    £11–28

  3. Bus via Shandwick Place

    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 42m
    £15–24

  4. Drive 70.7 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh Waverley to Greenockcar car 70.7 mi
    1h 25m
    £18–25

  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 22m
    £23–53

Edinburgh Waverley to Greenock by train and foot

Calendar252Weekly Services
Duration1h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket£17Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 70.3 mi
  • Duration: 1h 52m

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

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Greenock West via Glasgow Queen Street and Glasgow Central in around 1h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Princes Street to West Stewart Street via Shandwick Place and Buchanan Bus Station in around 2h 42m.

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