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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Greenock Central (GKC) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
Cheapest price
£25
Average price
£27
Fastest journey
1 h 58 m
Average duration
2 h 9 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
97 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Greenock Central (GKC) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Greenock Central (GKC) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) will cost around £27 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £25.
Of the 3 trains that leave Greenock Central (GKC) for Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 97 km distance in an average of 2 h 9 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 58 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 24 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Greenock Central (GKC) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Greenock Central (GKC) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 42m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £14, and a train costs an average of £28.
Distance: 97 km
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Live departures
Greenock Central (GKC) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) train times
The table below shows live departures for Greenock Central (GKC) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) trains for tomorrow, Monday 15 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 04:28 Greenock Central (GKC) | 2h24 | 06:52 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 07:34 Greenock Central (GKC) | 2h05 | 09:39 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 09:04 Greenock Central (GKC) | 1h58 | 11:02 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Greenock Central (GKC) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
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Trains from Greenock Central (GKC) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) run on average 8 times per day, taking around 1h 42m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £28 but you can travel from only £14 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:28, the last at 20:31. The fastest train covers the 97 km distance in 1h 48m.
Distance 97 km |
Average train duration 1h 42m |
Cheapest ticket price £28 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 1h 48m |
First train 04:28 |
Last train 20:31 |
Train companies: ScotRail from Greenock Central (GKC) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) trainsScotRail trains will get you between Greenock Central (GKC) and Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) from £14. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Greenock Central (GKC) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Greenock Central (GKC) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) 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 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Greenock Central (GKC) and Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
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Information Desk
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 07:20 - 20:34 Saturday 07:20 - 20:34 Sunday 09:20 - 17:30
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located in the Booking Hall. A key is available from the Ticket Office upon request. The toilet facilities are only available during Ticket Office opening hours.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Part of ticket office
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- 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
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off on Dalrymple Street: outside Kwikfit garage for buses to Glasgow, outside Job Centre for buses to Gourock)
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Car RentalInformation Desk
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
- Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
- Free public Wi-Fi available.
- You can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2.
- Type of shops available: Wide range of shops Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: New Street: Long Stay
- Bagel Factory
- Burger King
- Caffè Nero
- Costa Coffee
- JD Wetherspoon
- The Pasty Shop
- The Beer House
- M&S
- Pret a Manger
- Taxi: Nearest Taxi Ranks are on Market St and Waverley Bridge outside the station.
- Accessible taxis: Taxi ranks are located on Waverley Bridge and also Market Street. Market Street can be accessed step free via available lifts.
- 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.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: At entrance to Public Toilets
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets,
- Old Waverley Hotel
- Jurys Inn Edinburgh
- The Scotsman Hotel
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
- Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle storage can be found in the station: by the lift at Platform 2 (37 spaces) Platform 3 (68 Spaces) and adjacent to Platform 19 (86 Spaces). Additional cycle spaces are available in New Street car park (32 spaces).
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information booths are located on the concourse.
- Bus lines: 22, 30, 33, X22, X25, X37
- Train lines: Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, CrossCountry, LNER, ScotRail, Transpennine Express
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off on Waterloo Place, pick up across from Apex Hotel and drop off outside the Apex Hotel.
- Metro: No metro available.
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