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How to get fromEdinburgh to River Clydeby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Edinburgh to River Clyde by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Centraltrain train Edinburgh - Glasgow Central
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Gourocktrain train Glasgow Central - Gourock
    2h 28m
    £24–58

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Shandwick Place to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 900
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Gourock Rail Stationbus bus 901
    2h 56m
    £14–22

  3. Drive 84.7 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh to River Clydecar car 84.7 mi
    1h 52m
    £21–30

  4. Bus via Princes Street

    1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Uk090
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Gourock Rail Stationbus bus 901
    2h 57m
    £15–22

Edinburgh to River Clyde by train

Calendar252Weekly Trains
Duration2h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket£24Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 71.3 mi
  • Duration: 2h 28m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and River Clyde, Scotland?

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Gourock via Glasgow Central in around 2h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shandwick Place to Gourock Rail Station via Buchanan Bus Station in around 2h 56m.

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