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Trip Summary
There are 15 daily trains from Greenock to Glasgow. Traveling by train from Greenock to Glasgow usually takes around 32 minutes, but the fastest ScotRail train can make the trip in 22 minutes.
| Distance | 21 mi (34 km) |
| Fastest train | 0h 22m |
| Lowest price | €6.86 |
| Trains per day | 81 |
| Most frequent service | ScotRail |
| Train lines | 1 |
Which train should you take from Greenock to Glasgow?
ScotRail is the one and only train line which connects Greenock to Glasgow. However, there are 15 trains per day to choose from.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| ScotRail | 15 | 0h 33m | €7.28 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Trains departing from Greenock to Glasgow tend to have the most passengers on Tuesday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Tuesday. 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 Tuesday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
The earliest train departs Greenock at 05:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 17:00. 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 15 scheduled trains on most days. 81 of these are direct connections to Glasgow. 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 Glasgow to Greenock.
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 Greenock?
Main departure station: Bogston Station
Because some trains make multiple stops before leaving the city, there are 5 stops and stations in Greenock where you can board the train.
All train stations in Greenock:
Bogston Station
Cartsdyke Train Station
Branchton Station
Drumfrochar Station
Whinhill
Where is the train station in Glasgow?
Main arrival station: Hillington West Train Station
There are more train stations and stops in Glasgow than most cities. Most trains from Greenock will stop at one (or more) of the 3 following stations in Glasgow:
Train stations in Glasgow:
Hillington West Train Station
Hillington East Station
Cardonald
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