4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Edinburgh to Greenock
Cheapest price on Sep 19
€31
Average ticket price on Sep 19
€31
Fastest journey on Sep 19
2 h 8 m
Average journey duration on Sep 19
2 h 18 m
Trains on Sep 19
6
Distance
97 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Edinburgh to Greenock is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Edinburgh to Greenock will cost around €31 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €31.
It's difficult to get from Edinburgh to Greenock without transferring at least once.
L88237 · L871828:58 AM2h09Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)11:07 AMGreenock Central (GKC)€311One-way1 transfer- C14893 · L871747:59 AM2h08Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)10:07 AMGreenock Central (GKC)€311One-way1 transfer
- W68929 · L87178+
Bus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central8:08 AM2h28Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)10:36 AMGreenock Central (GKC)€311One-way2 transfers - L87812 · L87178+Bus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central8:15 AM2h21Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)10:36 AMGreenock Central (GKC)€311One-way2 transfers
- W68937 · L87182+Bus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central8:41 AM2h26Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)11:07 AMGreenock Central (GKC)€311One-way2 transfers
- C14893 · L871747:59 AM2h08Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)10:07 AMGreenock Central (GKC)€311One-way1 transfer
- L88237 · L871828:58 AM2h09Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)11:07 AMGreenock Central (GKC)€311One-way1 transfer
- L87812 · L87178+Bus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central8:15 AM2h21Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)10:36 AMGreenock Central (GKC)€311One-way2 transfers
- W68937 · L87182+Bus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central8:41 AM2h26Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)11:07 AMGreenock Central (GKC)€311One-way2 transfers
- W68944 · L87185+Bus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central9:09 AM2h27Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)11:36 AMGreenock Central (GKC)€311One-way2 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Edinburgh to Greenock
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Greenock among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €17 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 15m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €17, while a train costs an average of €29.
Distance: 97 km
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€29 Average price | €17 Average price Cheapest | €21 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 38m Average total duration 5h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Greenock:
A bus is €12 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Greenock costing on average €28.
Other travel options to Greenock take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 13m.
Live departures
Edinburgh to Greenock train times
The table below shows live departures for Edinburgh to Greenock trains for today, Friday, September 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L87936+Bus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central+L87208 | Delayed 11:45 AM 12:45 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1h51 | 1:37 PM 1:37 PMGreenock Central (GKC) | 2 transfers | |
| W84268 · W68803 | On time 7:30 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2h47 | 10:17 PM Greenock Central (GKC) | 1 transfer | |
 G01074+W68809 | On time 8:19 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2h29 | 10:48 PM Greenock Central (GKC) | 1 transfer | |
| W84271 · W68816 | On time 8:27 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2h35 | 11:02 PM Greenock Central (GKC) | 1 transfer | |
| L87819 · W68816 | On time 8:45 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2h17 | 11:02 PM Greenock Central (GKC) | 1 transfer | |
| G01080+W68824 | Delayed 8:21 PM 9:18 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2h29 | 11:47 PM Greenock Central (GKC) | 1 transfer | |
| Saturday, September 19 | |||||
| C14893 · L87174 | 7:59 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2h08 | 10:07 AM Greenock Central (GKC) | 1 transfer | |
| W68929 · L87178+Bus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central | 8:08 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2h28 | 10:36 AM Greenock Central (GKC) | 2 transfers | |
| L87812 · L87178+Bus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central | 8:15 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2h21 | 10:36 AM Greenock Central (GKC) | 2 transfers | |
| W68937 · L87182+Bus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central | 8:41 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2h26 | 11:07 AM Greenock Central (GKC) | 2 transfers | |
| L88237 · L87182 | 8:58 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2h09 | 11:07 AM Greenock Central (GKC) | 1 transfer | |
| W68944 · L87185+Bus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central | 9:09 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2h27 | 11:36 AM Greenock Central (GKC) | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Edinburgh to Greenock
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Edinburgh to Greenock run on average 3 times per day, taking around 1h 44m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €27 but you can travel from only €12 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:23, the last at 22:19. The fastest train covers the 97 km distance in 1h 24m.
Distance 97 km |
Average train duration 1h 44m |
Cheapest ticket price €27 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 1h 24m |
First train 5:23 AM |
Last train 10:19 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Best time to book 6 days |
Train companies: Scotrail, ScotRail from Edinburgh to Greenock trainsScotrail, ScotRail trains will get you between Edinburgh and Greenock from €12. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Edinburgh to Greenock
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Edinburgh to Greenock by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Greenock, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Edinburgh to Greenock
Most Edinburgh to Greenock trains use the Edinburgh Waverley to Greenock Central station pair, with some services arriving at Greenock West. Use this guide to compare Edinburgh and Greenock train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Edinburgh Waverley from Edinburgh city centre
Edinburgh Waverley train station facilities and services
Edinburgh Waverley has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Bagel Factory, Burger King, Caffè Nero, Costa Coffee, JD Wetherspoon, The Pasty Shop, The Beer House, M&S, Pret a Manger
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free public Wi-Fi available. ATMs are there are a few ATM machines around the station.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59, Sun: 07:00 - 23:59. Information desks are information booths are located on the concourse. .
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is you can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2. . Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Edinburgh Waverley: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Edinburgh Waverley: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Edinburgh Waverley: Entrances are step free. Station is equipped with an elevator. Staffed with guide communicators for the deaf. Tactile warning strips are on the platform edges for the blind.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Old Waverley Hotel, Jurys Inn Edinburgh, The Scotsman Hotel.
Which Greenock station do trains from Edinburgh arrive at?
Getting to Greenock Central from Greenock city centre
Greenock Central train station facilities and services
Greenock Central has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Greenock Central.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Greenock Central. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing), Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Greenock Central: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Greenock Central: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Greenock Central: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category B station. Level to platform 1, ramp to platform 2 and stairs between platforms Blue Badge parking bays: 2, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Getting to Greenock West from Greenock city centre
Greenock West train station facilities and services
Greenock West has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Greenock West.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Greenock West. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing), Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Greenock West: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Greenock West: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Greenock West: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: This is a Category C station. No step free access - stairs down to below ground platforms, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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