How to get from Gourock to Edinburgh by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Gourock to Edinburgh in Scotland, take the 901 bus from Cameron Court, Levan station to Cathedral Street, Glasgow station. Next, take the SCOTRAIL train from Glasgow Queen Street station to Edinburgh station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 21 min.

141min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 901901
Train - SCOTRAIL
Leaves from Cameron Court, Levan

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cameron Court, Levan
    ID 6130353
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 901901
    Wait for bus
    901
    Glasgow
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cathedral Street, Glasgow
    ID 6090109
    73 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Edinburgh
  • 6
    Ride to train station Edinburgh
    Ride to train station
    Edinburgh
    54 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 507, SCOTRAIL and SCOTRAIL

To get from Gourock to Edinburgh in Scotland, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 507 bus from Glenbervie Place, Trumpethill station to Fort Matilda Station, Fort Matilda station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SCOTRAIL train and finally take the SCOTRAIL train from Glasgow Central station to Edinburgh station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 59 min.

179min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 507507
Train - SCOTRAIL
Train - SCOTRAIL
Leaves from Glenbervie Place, Trumpethill

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Glenbervie Place, Trumpethill
    ID 6130395
    0.71 mi • 15 min
  • 2
    Bus - 507507
    Wait for bus
    507
    Greenock
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Fort Matilda Station, Fort Matilda
    ID 6130289
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Fort Matilda
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Glasgow Central
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Glasgow Central
    37 min
  • 7
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Edinburgh
  • 8
    Ride to train station Edinburgh
    Ride to train station
    Edinburgh
    77 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Gourock to Edinburgh

The distance between Gourock, Scotland and Edinburgh, Scotland is approximately 78.62 mi, which can typically be travelled in 141 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Gourock to Edinburgh by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Scotland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Gourock

Gourock is located at Gourock, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Gourock Mcinroy's Point Ferry Terminal, Levan.

Train stations close to Gourock:

  • Gourock
  • Fort Matilda
  • Branchton

Bus stations close to Gourock:

  • Cameron Court, Levan
  • Mcinroys Point, Levan
  • Cloch Brae, Ashton

Ferry stations close to Gourock:

  • Gourock Mcinroy's Point Ferry Terminal, Levan
  • Gourock Ferry Terminal, Gourock

Public transport stations close to Edinburgh, Scotland

Edinburgh is located at Edinburgh, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Waterloo Place, Edinburgh.

Train stations close to Edinburgh:

  • Edinburgh

Bus stations close to Edinburgh:

  • Waterloo Place, Edinburgh
  • Leith Street, Greenside
  • Waverley Bridge, Edinburgh

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via 507, SCOTRAIL and SCOTRAIL

To get from Gourock to Edinburgh in Scotland, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 507 bus from Glenbervie Place, Trumpethill station to Fort Matilda Station, Fort Matilda station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SCOTRAIL train and finally take the SCOTRAIL train from Glasgow Central station to Edinburgh station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 59 min.

179min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 507507
Train - SCOTRAIL
Train - SCOTRAIL
Leaves from Glenbervie Place, Trumpethill

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Glenbervie Place, Trumpethill
    ID 6130395
    0.71 mi • 15 min
  • 2
    Bus - 507507
    Wait for bus
    507
    Greenock
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Fort Matilda Station, Fort Matilda
    ID 6130289
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Fort Matilda
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Glasgow Central
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Glasgow Central
    37 min
  • 7
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Edinburgh
  • 8
    Ride to train station Edinburgh
    Ride to train station
    Edinburgh
    77 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Gourock to Edinburgh?

    The fastest way takes 141 minutes, using Bus line 901, Bus line SCOTRAIL.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Gourock to Edinburgh?

    The alternative route takes 179 minutes, using Bus line 507, Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line SCOTRAIL.

  • Is there a direct bus between Gourock and Edinburgh in Scotland?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 21 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Gourock to Edinburgh in Scotland?

    The 901 bus line goes from Cameron Court, Levan station near Gourock to Glasgow station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Glasgow station near Edinburgh in Scotland

  • How long does it take to travel from Gourock to Edinburgh in Scotland by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Gourock and Edinburgh in Scotland by bus and train is about 2 hr 21 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Gourock to get to Edinburgh in Scotland?

    Get on the 901 bus from the Cameron Court, Levan stop near Gourock in Scotland.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Gourock and Edinburgh in Scotland?

    Get off the bus at the Glasgow station, which is closest to Edinburgh in Scotland.

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