How to get from Port Glasgow to Edinburgh by bus and train?

Port Glasgow to Edinburgh - Bus Timetable

The 901 bus from Port Glasgow to Edinburgh runs from 06:16 to 19:11, with departures every 20 min-1 hr 5 min. The journey takes about 1 hr 52 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Port Glasgow to Edinburgh by bus and train

To get from Port Glasgow to Edinburgh in Scotland, take the 901 bus from Water Street, Port Glasgow 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 1 hr 52 min. The bus and train schedule from Port Glasgow may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Edinburgh on the Moovit app.

112min
Bus - 901901
Train - SCOTRAIL
Leaves from Water Street, Port Glasgow

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Port Glasgow
  • 2
    Bus - 901901
    Wait for bus
    901
    Glasgow
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cathedral Street, Glasgow
    ID 6090109
    37 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    70 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Edinburgh
  • 6
    Ride to train station Edinburgh
    Ride to train station
    Edinburgh
    52 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Port Glasgow to Edinburgh

The distance between Port Glasgow, Scotland and Edinburgh, Scotland is approximately 109.9 km, which can typically be travelled in 112 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Port Glasgow to Edinburgh by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Scotland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train timetable from Port Glasgow to Edinburgh

To check the bus and train timetable from Port Glasgow to Edinburgh using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Port Glasgow) and destination (Edinburgh), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your journey and stay up to date with the latest bus and train timetables.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Port Glasgow to Edinburgh?

    The fastest way takes 112 minutes, using Bus line 901, Train line SCOTRAIL.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 52 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Port Glasgow to Edinburgh in Scotland?

    The 901 bus line goes from Cathedral Street, Glasgow station near Port Glasgow to Glasgow Queen Street station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Glasgow Queen Street station near Edinburgh in Scotland.

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

    The total travel time between Port Glasgow and Edinburgh in Scotland by bus and train is about 1 hr 52 min.

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

    Get on the 901 bus from the Cathedral Street, Glasgow stop near Port Glasgow in Scotland.

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

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

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