The average train between Linwood and Barrhead takes 48 min and the fastest train takes 36 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Linwood to Barrhead. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 30 minutes between Linwood and Barrhead. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Linwood is at 10:41 PM which arrives into Barrhead at 11:35 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 48 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

48 min • 1 change

52 min • 1 change

39 min • 1 change

45 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Linwood to Barrhead. However, there are services departing from Linwood station and arriving at Barrhead station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 48 min.
Linwood to Barrhead train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Johnstone station.
Linwood to Barrhead train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Barrhead station.
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The distance between Linwood and Barrhead is 8.7 km. The road distance is 28 km.
You can take a train from Johnstone to Barrhead via Glasgow Central in around 51 min.