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, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 531 bus from Terrace Road, Greenock station to Coronation Park, Port Glasgow station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 901 bus and finally take the SCOTRAIL train from Glasgow Queen Street station to Edinburgh station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 120 min.

120min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 531531
Bus - 901901
Train - SCOTRAIL
Leaves from Terrace Road, Greenock

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Terrace Road, Greenock
    ID 6130157
    290 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 531531
    Wait for bus
    531
    Slaemuir
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Coronation Park, Port Glasgow
    ID 6130100
    12 min
  • 4
    Bus - 901901
    Wait for bus
    901
    Glasgow
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cathedral Street, Glasgow
    ID 6090109
    30 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    70 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Edinburgh
  • 8
    Ride to train station Edinburgh
    Ride to train station
    Edinburgh
    50 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Greenock to Edinburgh by bus

To get from Greenock to Edinburgh in Scotland, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 531 bus from Terrace Road, Greenock station to Coronation Park, Port Glasgow station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 901 bus and finally take the 900 bus from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow station to Princes Street (West), Edinburgh station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 26 min.

146min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 531531
Bus - 901901
Bus - 900900
Walk to Edinburgh
Leaves from Terrace Road, Greenock

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Terrace Road, Greenock
    ID 6130157
    290 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 531531
    Wait for bus
    531
    Slaemuir
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Coronation Park, Port Glasgow
    ID 6130100
    12 min
  • 4
    Bus - 901901
    Wait for bus
    901
    Glasgow
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903766
    33 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903765
    10 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 900900
    Wait for bus
    900
    Edinburgh
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Princes Street (West), Edinburgh
    ID 6200206220
    78 min
  • 9
    Walk to Edinburgh
    Walk to
    Edinburgh
    700 m • 9 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 114.59 km, which can typically be travelled in 120 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 Cathcart Square, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Cross Shore Street, Greenock.

Train stations close to Greenock:

  • Greenock Central
  • Greenock West
  • Whinhill

Bus stations close to Greenock:

  • Cross Shore Street, Greenock
  • Terrace Road, Greenock
  • Shaw Place, Greenock

Public transport stations close to Edinburgh, Scotland

Edinburgh is located at Edinburgh, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Princes Street (Waverley Steps), Edinburgh.

Train stations close to Edinburgh:

  • Edinburgh

Bus stations close to Edinburgh:

  • Princes Street (Waverley Steps), Edinburgh
  • Museum Of Childhood, Canongate
  • Waterloo Place, Edinburgh

Related Routes

From Greenock to Edinburgh by bus

To get from Greenock to Edinburgh in Scotland, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 531 bus from Terrace Road, Greenock station to Coronation Park, Port Glasgow station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 901 bus and finally take the 900 bus from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow station to Princes Street (West), Edinburgh station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 26 min.

146min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 531531
Bus - 901901
Bus - 900900
Walk to Edinburgh
Leaves from Terrace Road, Greenock

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Terrace Road, Greenock
    ID 6130157
    290 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 531531
    Wait for bus
    531
    Slaemuir
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Coronation Park, Port Glasgow
    ID 6130100
    12 min
  • 4
    Bus - 901901
    Wait for bus
    901
    Glasgow
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903766
    33 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903765
    10 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 900900
    Wait for bus
    900
    Edinburgh
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Princes Street (West), Edinburgh
    ID 6200206220
    78 min
  • 9
    Walk to Edinburgh
    Walk to
    Edinburgh
    700 m • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 120 minutes, using Bus line 531, Bus line 901, Bus line SCOTRAIL.

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

    The alternative route takes 146 minutes, using Bus line 531, Bus line 901, Bus line 900.

  • Is there a direct bus between Greenock and Edinburgh?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 120 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Greenock to Edinburgh?

    The 531 bus line goes from Terrace Road, Greenock station near Greenock in Greenock to Slaemuir station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Slaemuir station near Edinburgh in Scotland.

  • How long does it take to travel from Greenock to Edinburgh by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Greenock in Greenock and Edinburgh in Scotland by bus and train is about 120 min.

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

    Get on the 531 bus from the Terrace Road, Greenock stop near Greenock in Greenock.

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

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

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