Trains from Greenock to Edinburgh
Greenock to Edinburgh train information
| Train duration | - |
| Arrival | Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Departure | Greenock, Scotland |
| Distance | 61 Miles |
Which train company can I use?
Search for your ticket on gopili to see the different companies for your train from Greenock (South Western Scotland) to Edinburgh (Eastern Scotland). The services on board will change depending on the train provider.
How much times does it take?
Using the train is a quick and convenient way to cover the 61 miles from Greenock to Edinburgh.
What is the price of a train ticket for this journey?
Fares will change depending on the day and hour of travel and how far in advance you purchase your ticket.
Best prices for Greenock to Edinburgh train tickets
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Greenock - Edinburgh prices calendar
Find the cheapest tickets to travel from Greenock to Edinburgh by train, bus, ride sharing and plane.
Greenock - Edinburgh: the best time to book cheap trains
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Overall, the earlier you purchase your ticket, the cheaper it gets but there can be some exceptions. We gathered the offers from the last six months in order to understand the best time to buy your train tickets Greenock to Edinburgh. The figures show that booking your train from Greenock to Edinburgh in advance is not always the best option.
We found trains at £18 when booking on the day you're travelling while you will have to pay a minimum of £19 if you book your ticket 7 days in advance. Thus, based on our data, the best time to get your ticket is on the day you're travelling as it is 3% cheaper than 7 days in advance.
Best prices for Greenock to Edinburgh trains
We compare train ticket for all major companies to travel between Greenock and Edinburgh by train and find the best prices for the coming days. Take a look at the prices of train tickets Edinburgh to Greenock and find the best deal for your outbound journey.
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Discount Greenock - Edinburgh train tickets
Do you want to travel at the lowest fares? Many railcards and tricks can be obtained to spend less for your Greenock Edinburgh train ticket and save even more money on your tickets: special train fares for children, railcards for all ages, group travel, or charity discount. There are 5 types of railcards available: 16-25 railcard, Two together railcard, Family and Friends Railcard, Senior railcard, Disabled persons railcard.
What are the benefits of a railcard?
In order to understand the benefits of a railcard, you can assess the number of journeys you need to break even. You will see that usually only a few trips are needed.
For your assessment, you have to include the cost of your railcard, i.e £30, your savings on each journey (i.e.: 34%) as well as the cost of your ticket. The average price of a Greenock Edinburgh ticket is £50.00 (1).
Divide the cost of your railcard by the discount: £30/34%= £88. Then divide £88 by £50.00: £88/£50.00 = 1.76. You will need to make about 2 trips from Edinburgh to Greenock (one way trip) with your railcard to break even.
What is the cost of a railcard?
Railcards enable you to get a third off most rail fares for a year. The Disabled persons railcard costs £20 and the 5 other railcards £30.
(1)Average prices observed over the last 6 months for one way journey
| Train Journey | Average price without railcard(1) | With a railcard 34% off(2) | Saving based on a one-way trip | Number of return trips to pay off the cost |
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| Greenock to Edinburgh train | £50.00 | £33.33 | £16.67 | 1.76 |
(1)Average price observed over the last 6 months for one way
(2)Price calculated with an average reduction of 34% on train tickets fare
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