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

From Greenock to Edinburgh by bus and train

To get from Greenock to Edinburgh in Scotland, take the 906 bus from Stance 1, Greenock station to Bath 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 14 min.

134min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 906906
Train - SCOTRAIL
Leaves from Stance 1, Greenock

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Stance 1, Greenock
    ID 6130443
    30 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 906906
    Wait for bus
    906
    Glasgow
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bath Street, Glasgow
    ID 609014
    57 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    450 m • 6 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Edinburgh
  • 6
    Ride to train station Edinburgh
    Ride to train station
    Edinburgh
    53 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Greenock to Edinburgh by bus and train via 901 and SCOTRAIL

To get from Greenock to Edinburgh in Scotland, take the 901 bus from Stance 1, Greenock station to Bath 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 10 min.

130min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 901901
Train - SCOTRAIL
Leaves from Stance 1, Greenock

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Stance 1, Greenock
    ID 6130443
    30 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 901901
    Wait for bus
    901
    Glasgow
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bath Street, Glasgow
    ID 609014
    57 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    450 m • 6 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
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Public transport directions from Greenock to Edinburgh

The distance between Greenock, Scotland and Edinburgh, Scotland is approximately 114.05 km, which can typically be travelled in 134 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Greenock 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 Greenock

Greenock is located at Greenock, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Stance 4, Greenock.

Bus stations close to Greenock:

  • Stance 4, Greenock
  • Stance 6, Greenock
  • Stance 3, Greenock

Ferry stations close to Greenock:

  • 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
  • Museum Of Childhood, Canongate

Related Routes

Alternative route from Greenock to Edinburgh by bus and train via 901 and SCOTRAIL

To get from Greenock to Edinburgh in Scotland, take the 901 bus from Stance 1, Greenock station to Bath 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 10 min.

130min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 901901
Train - SCOTRAIL
Leaves from Stance 1, Greenock

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Stance 1, Greenock
    ID 6130443
    30 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 901901
    Wait for bus
    901
    Glasgow
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bath Street, Glasgow
    ID 609014
    57 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    450 m • 6 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

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 134 minutes, using Bus line 906, Train line SCOTRAIL.

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

    The alternative route takes 130 minutes, using Bus line 901, Train line SCOTRAIL.

  • Is there a direct bus between Greenock 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 14 min.

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

    The 906 bus line goes from Stance 1, Greenock station near Greenock 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 Greenock to Edinburgh in Scotland by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Greenock and Edinburgh in Scotland by bus and train is about 2 hr 14 min.

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

    Get on the 906 bus from the Stance 1, Greenock stop near Greenock in Scotland.

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

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

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