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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.
| Distance | 21 mi (34 km) |
| Fastest train | 0h 24m |
| Lowest price | $7.36 |
| Trains per day | 86 |
| Most frequent service | ScotRail |
| Train lines | 1 |
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.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| ScotRail | 13 | 0h 34m | $7.83 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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
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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:
All train stations in Greenock:
Cartsdyke Train Station
Bogston Station
Branchton Station
Whinhill
Drumfrochar Station
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