There are 5 ways to get from East Kilbride to Greenock by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from East Kilbride to Glasgow Centraltrain East Kilbride - Glasgow Central
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Greenock Westtrain Glasgow Central - Gourock
1h 26m£13–26Drive 29.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from East Kilbride to Greenockcar 29.6 mi
47 min£8–11Line 18 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Whitemoss Roundabout to Buchanan Streetbus 18 / ...
- Take the bus from Pavillion Theatre to West Stewart Streetbus 906 / ...
2h 2m£10–11Taxi
- Take the taxi from East Kilbride to Greenocktaxi 29.6 mi
47 min£130–160Line 6 bus, bus
- Take the bus from St Brides Church to West Regent Streetbus 18 / ...
- Take the bus from Pavillion Theatre to West Stewart Streetbus 906 / ...
2h 17m£10–12
East Kilbride to Greenock by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from East Kilbride to Greenock is to drive which costs £7 - £11 and takes 47 min.
The fastest way to get from East Kilbride to Greenock is to drive which takes 47 min and costs £7 - £11.
No, there is no direct bus from East Kilbride to Greenock. However, there are services departing from Whitemoss Roundabout and arriving at West Stewart Street via Pavillion Theatre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from East Kilbride to Greenock. However, there are services departing from East Kilbride and arriving at Greenock West via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 26m.
The distance between East Kilbride and Greenock is 34 miles. The road distance is 29.8 miles.
The best way to get from East Kilbride to Greenock without a car is to train which takes 1h 26m and costs £13 - £27.
It takes approximately 1h 26m to get from East Kilbride to Greenock, including transfers.
East Kilbride to Greenock bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, depart from Whitemoss Roundabout station.
East Kilbride to Greenock train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from East Kilbride station.
The best way to get from East Kilbride to Greenock is to train which takes 1h 26m and costs £13 - £27. Alternatively, you can line 18 bus and bus, which costs £9 - £11 and takes 2h 2m.
What companies run services between East Kilbride, Scotland and Greenock, Scotland?
You can take a train from East Kilbride to Greenock West via Glasgow Central in around 1h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Whitemoss Roundabout to West Stewart Street via Buchanan Street and Pavillion Theatre in around 2h 2m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from East Kilbride to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–9
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Central to Greenock West
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £9–18
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- +44 141 420 7600
- Website
- First Greater Glasgow
Bus from Whitemoss Roundabout to Buchanan Street
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- First Greater Glasgow
Bus from St Brides Church to West Regent Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–6
- Website
- First Greater Glasgow
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Estimated price
- £130–160
East Kilbride Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1355 222 324
- Website
- ektaxis.co.uk
EKCO Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1355 23 33 33
- Website
- ekcotaxis.co.uk
Executive Cabs Glasgow
- Phone
- +44 755 224 0041
- Website
- executivecabsglasgow.co.uk
Kelvin Kabs
- Phone
- +44 1355 241 212
- Website
- kelvinkabs.com
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More Questions & Answers
East Kilbride to Greenock bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, arrive at Buchanan Street station.
East Kilbride to Greenock train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between East Kilbride to Greenock is 30 miles. It takes approximately 47 min to drive from East Kilbride to Greenock.
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