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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Greenock West (GKW) to Glasgow Central (GLC)
Cheapest price
$13
Average price
$13
Fastest journey
34 m
Average duration
35 m
Trains per day
12
Distance
33 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Greenock West (GKW) to Glasgow Central (GLC) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Greenock West (GKW) to Glasgow Central (GLC) will cost around $13 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $13.
Of the 12 trains that leave Greenock West (GKW) for Glasgow Central (GLC) on Mon, May 18, 12 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, May 18 the direct trains cover the 33 km distance in an average of 35 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 34 m .
On Mon, May 18 the slowest trains will take 35 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.
L871567:02 AM0h37Greenock West (GKW)7:39 AMGlasgow Central (GLC)$131One-way0 transfers- L871627:37 AM0h34Greenock West (GKW)8:11 AMGlasgow Central (GLC)$131One-way0 transfers
- L871506:24 AM0h44Greenock West (GKW)7:08 AMGlasgow Central (GLC)$131One-way0 transfers
- W686486:02 AM0h51Greenock West (GKW)6:53 AMGlasgow Central (GLC)$131One-way0 transfers
- L871809:32 AM0h37Greenock West (GKW)10:09 AMGlasgow Central (GLC)$131One-way0 transfers
- L871627:37 AM0h34Greenock West (GKW)8:11 AMGlasgow Central (GLC)$131One-way0 transfers
- L871738:32 AM0h35Greenock West (GKW)9:07 AMGlasgow Central (GLC)$131One-way0 transfers
- L8718310:02 AM0h35Greenock West (GKW)10:37 AMGlasgow Central (GLC)$131One-way0 transfers
- L871779:02 AM0h35Greenock West (GKW)9:37 AMGlasgow Central (GLC)$131One-way0 transfers
- L8718710:32 AM0h35Greenock West (GKW)11:07 AMGlasgow Central (GLC)$131One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Greenock West (GKW) to Glasgow Central (GLC)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Greenock West (GKW) to Glasgow Central (GLC) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 40m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $13, and a train costs an average of $13.
Distance: 20 miles (33 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$13 Average price | $13 Average price Cheapest | $53 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 10m Average total duration Fastest 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 5m Average total duration 1h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 42m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Greenock West (GKW) to Glasgow Central (GLC):
A bus is $0.01 (€0.01) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Greenock West (GKW) to Glasgow Central (GLC) costing on average $13 (€11).
Other travel options to Glasgow Central (GLC) take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 35m.
The journey is about 2m faster (40m by train vs 42m by car) and roughly $39 (€32) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($13 (€11) vs $53 (€43)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Scotrail, ScotRail.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Greenock West (GKW) to Glasgow Central (GLC) train times
The table below shows live departures for Greenock West (GKW) to Glasgow Central (GLC) trains for today, Sunday, May 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L87155 | On time 3:56 PM Greenock West (GKW) | 0h34 | 4:30 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W68737 | On time 4:29 PM Greenock West (GKW) | 0h44 | 5:13 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L87161 | On time 4:56 PM Greenock West (GKW) | 0h34 | 5:30 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W68740 | On time 5:29 PM Greenock West (GKW) | 0h44 | 6:13 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L87167 | On time 5:56 PM Greenock West (GKW) | 0h34 | 6:30 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W68746 | On time 6:29 PM Greenock West (GKW) | 0h45 | 7:14 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L87171 | On time 6:56 PM Greenock West (GKW) | 0h34 | 7:30 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W68750 | On time 7:29 PM Greenock West (GKW) | 0h44 | 8:13 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Monday, May 18 | |||||
| W68648 | 6:02 AM Greenock West (GKW) | 0h51 | 6:53 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L87150 | 6:24 AM Greenock West (GKW) | 0h44 | 7:08 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L87156 | 7:02 AM Greenock West (GKW) | 0h37 | 7:39 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W68792 | 7:22 AM Greenock West (GKW) | 0h45 | 8:07 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L87162 | 7:37 AM Greenock West (GKW) | 0h34 | 8:11 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W68679 | 7:53 AM Greenock West (GKW) | 0h45 | 8:38 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L87257 | 8:09 AM Greenock West (GKW) | 0h37 | 8:46 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L87173 | 8:32 AM Greenock West (GKW) | 0h35 | 9:07 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L87177 | 9:02 AM Greenock West (GKW) | 0h35 | 9:37 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L87180 | 9:32 AM Greenock West (GKW) | 0h37 | 10:09 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L87183 | 10:02 AM Greenock West (GKW) | 0h35 | 10:37 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L87187 | 10:32 AM Greenock West (GKW) | 0h35 | 11:07 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Greenock West (GKW) to Glasgow Central (GLC)
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Trains from Greenock West (GKW) to Glasgow Central (GLC) run on average 7 times per day, taking around 40m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $13 (€11) if you book in advance.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:26, the last at 17:32. The fastest train covers the 20 miles (33 km) distance in 34m.
Distance 20 miles (33 km) |
Average train duration 40m |
Cheapest ticket price $13 (€11) |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 34m |
First train 4:26 AM |
Last train 5:32 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Train companies: Scotrail, ScotRail from Greenock West (GKW) to Glasgow Central (GLC) trainsScotrail, ScotRail trains will get you between Greenock West (GKW) and Glasgow Central (GLC) from $13 (€11). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Greenock West (GKW) to Glasgow Central (GLC)
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Greenock West (GKW) to Glasgow Central (GLC) 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 Glasgow Central (GLC), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Greenock West (GKW) to Glasgow Central (GLC)
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Information Desk
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:00 - 00:05 Sunday 07:55 - 00:05
- Car Park: Council Managed Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: This is a Category C station. No step free access - stairs down to below ground platforms
- 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
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Waiting rooms location: Part of ticket office
- 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 Nelson Street outside West College
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WCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
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Car RentalInformation Desk
- Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30
- Sun: 09:15 - 21:30
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Luggage storage facilities are located near Platform 1 operated by Excess Baggage Co.
- Type of shops available: Wide range of shops
- Car Park: Oswald Street NCP Car Park
- Burger King
- Krispy Kreme
- Gordon St Coffee
- Starbucks
- Upper Crust
- The Beer House
- Patisserie Valerie
- Alston Bar & Beef
- Taxi: Taxis are available outside opposite the Gordon Street exit
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis can be located on Gordon Street.
- There is step-free access in the whole station via elevators and ramps for train access. There are also escalators.
- Toilets Location: Accessible toilets can be located inside the Gordon Street entrance, use the intercom for access. There is also an accessible toilet on platform 9 opposite the water hydration point. Both toilets are operated with a radar Key Accessible shower is available within the changing places facility.
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Hotel Indigo Glasgow
- Radisson Blu Hotel, Glasgow
- voco Grand Central Glasgow
- Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30
- Sun: 09:15 - 21:30
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- There is a customer service center in the station located next to the ticket office.
- Bus lines: 6, 7, 18, 21, 75, 263, 267, 500 Airport Express
- Train lines: West Coast Main Line, ScotRail, Avanti West Coast, LNER, TransPennine Express, CrossCountry, Caledonian Sleeper
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus pick up / drop off on Gordon St.
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