Travelling from Greenock to Edinburgh by train

Want to know how to get from Greenock to Edinburgh by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!

The fastest trains from Greenock to Edinburgh take around 1 hour and 48 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 97 kilometres.

On weekdays, the first train leaving Greenock is scheduled to depart at around  05:28. The last departure is usually at around 23:30. This is the same as during the weekend. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 63 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 14 minutes.

Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from €17.87.

We think any time is a great time to visit Edinburgh, as each season has its own unique charm. Nevertheless, please make sure you check the local weather and average seasonal temperatures at destination before deciding on your holiday.

For more tips to help you plan your journey, check out our help articles, or read our guide to Edinburgh.

Is there a direct train from Greenock to Edinburgh?

The journey between Greenock and Edinburgh usually involves one change of train.

We usually find at least one departure on the route from Greenock to Edinburgh every weekday that leave enough time to change trains without waiting around for longer than necessary.

There are typically fewer trains leaving at weekends, when we found at least one departure.

How long does it take to travel from Greenock to Edinburgh?

The Greenock to Edinburgh train travel takes about 1 hour and 48 minutes, no matter when you leave.

What are the Greenock to Edinburgh train times and schedule?

If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Edinburgh leaving Greenock at around 05:28 and the last train leaving at around 23:30. This is the same at the weekend.