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Glasgow to Greenock Train Schedule

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Trip Summary

You can pick from 13 daily train trips between Glasgow and Greenock. The average train journey from Glasgow to Greenock takes 33 minutes, but some ScotRail train trips are as short as 24 minutes.

Distance21 mi (34 km)
Fastest train0h 24m
Lowest price$10.24
Trains per day86
Most frequent serviceScotRail
Train lines1

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Which train should you take from Glasgow to Greenock?

ScotRail is the one and only train line which connects Glasgow to Greenock. However, there are 13 trains per day to choose from.

TrainDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
ScotRail130h 34m$10.89
  • ScotRail is Scotland's main rail company, with destinations including Edinburgh, Glasgow, and Aberdeen. ScotRail trains now offer complimentary WiFi, as well as onboard restrooms and catering on both suburban commuter routes and intercity services.

Frequently asked questions about traveling by train from Glasgow to Greenock

The distance between Glasgow and Greenock is approximately 21 miles, or 34 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 33 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 24 minutes. It's a short and pleasant ride; the train is a perfect way to get to Greenock.

Trains departing from Glasgow to Greenock tend to have the most passengers on Wednesday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Wednesday. If you are trying to snag a cheap train tickets or just want an emptier train you'll have better luck by booking travel departing on Wednesday as the least number of people tend to travel then.

The earliest train departs Glasgow at 6:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 5:00pm. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.

There are 13 scheduled trains on most days. 86 of these are direct connections to Greenock. While direct trains may still make stops along the way, you will not need to switch trains at any point. If you're looking to get to your destination faster, a direct train is the convenient and time-efficient choice.

You can also take a train for your return trip from Greenock to Glasgow.

City Information

Glasgow

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Glasgow is the largest city in Scotland. The city's name means "Dear Green Place" in Gaelic, and Glasgow earns this title as it is one of the most vibrant and exciting cities in the area. Beyond its impressive green spaces, it is full of historical and cultural destinations.

There are dozens of inspiring museums and galleries in the city, including the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, Riverside Museum, and the Gallery of Modern Art. The Glasgow Green is a vast public park dotted with monuments right next to the People's Palace, a museum devoted to social history. In the central shopping district, Buchanan Street is your go-to for mouthwatering cuisine and retail therapy.

If you want to try some local beer, hit up The Pot Still, The Ben Nevis Bar, or The Laurieston. Be sure to visit the Clydeside Distillery, too, so you can see how the national drink of Scotland (hello, Scotch) is manufactured.

Several trains serve Glasgow, including Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express, CrossCountry, Caledonian Sleeper, London North Eastern Railway, Northern Rail, and the West Midlands Railway. In addition, Megabus and FlixBus offer bus service from Glasgow to other destinations in Scotland and beyond.

Station Information

Where is the train station in Glasgow?

Main departure station: Hillington East Station

Glasgow has 3 stations where passengers can board the train to Greenock.

All train stations in Glasgow:

  • Hillington East Station

  • Hillington West Train Station

  • Cardonald

Where is the train station in Greenock?

Main arrival station: Cartsdyke Train Station

There are more train stations and stops in Greenock than most cities. Most trains from Glasgow will stop at one (or more) of the 5 following stations in Greenock:

Train stations in Greenock:

  • Cartsdyke Train Station

  • Bogston Station

  • Branchton Station

  • Whinhill

  • Drumfrochar Station

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