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Compare bus and train for Greenock to Glasgow
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Greenock to Glasgow among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 38m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train 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 | Driving |
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$13 Average price Cheapest | $51 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 8m Average total duration Fastest 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Greenock to Glasgow:
A train is $0.09 (€0.07) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Greenock to Glasgow costing on average $13 (€11).
Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 25m.
Travel optionsfrom Greenock to Glasgow
How to get from Greenock to Glasgow by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Greenock to Glasgow is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
L8718410:04 AM0h33Greenock Central (GKC)10:37 AMGlasgow Central (GLC)$131One-way0 transfers
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L8718410:04 AM0h33Greenock Central (GKC)10:37 AMGlasgow Central (GLC)$131One-way0 transfers
Fastest
L8718410:04 AM0h33Greenock Central (GKC)10:37 AMGlasgow Central (GLC)$131One-way0 transfers
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L871728:34 AM0h33Greenock Central (GKC)9:07 AMGlasgow Central (GLC)$131One-way0 transfers
L871769:04 AM0h33Greenock Central (GKC)9:37 AMGlasgow Central (GLC)$131One-way0 transfers
L872588:11 AM0h33Greenock Central (GKC)8:44 AMGlasgow Central (GLC)$131One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Greenock to Glasgow:
A train is $0.09 (€0.07) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Greenock to Glasgow costing on average $13 (€11).
Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 25m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Greenock and Glasgow as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Greenock West (GKW) and arrive in Glasgow Central (GLC).
- Travel with McGills Buses to go to Glasgow by bus.
- Travel with Scotrail, ScotRail to go to Glasgow by train.
- 0 direct buses per day with McGills Buses.
- 7 direct trains per day with Scotrail, ScotRail.
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