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How to get fromGiffnock to Barrheadby train, bus, taxi, or foot

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There are 6 ways to get from Giffnock to Barrhead by train, bus, taxi, or foot

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Giffnock to Pollokshaws Westtrain train East Kilbride - Glasgow Central
    2. Take the train from Pollokshaws West to Barrheadtrain train Glasgow Central - Kilmarnock / ...
    41 min
    £2–4

  2. Line 3 bus

    1. Take the bus from Pollokshaws West Station to Arthurlie Parish Churchbus bus 3
    1h 18m
    £7

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Giffnock to Barrheadtaxi taxi 4.5 mi
    9 min
    £25–31

  4. Walk

    1. Take the walk from Giffnock to Barrheadwalk walk 4.8 mi
    1h 33m

  5. Bus, line 3 bus

    1. Take the bus from Railway Station to Nithsdale Drivebus bus 38A / ...
    2. Take the bus from Coplaw Street to Arthurlie Gardensbus bus 3
    1h 20m
    £8–9

  6. Bus, line 3 bus via Arthurlie Parish Church

    1. Take the bus from Elliot Avenue to Nithsdale Drivebus bus 38A / ...
    2. Take the bus from Coplaw Street to Arthurlie Parish Churchbus bus 3
    1h 40m
    £8–9

Giffnock to Barrhead by train

Calendar194Weekly Trains
Duration41 minAverage Duration
Ticket£2Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 6.1 mi
  • Duration: 41 min

What companies run services between Giffnock, Scotland and Barrhead, Scotland?

You can take a train from Giffnock to Barrhead via Pollokshaws West in around 41 min. Alternatively, McGills Buses operates a bus from Pollokshaws West Station to Arthurlie Parish Church hourly. Tickets cost £6 and the journey takes 36 min.

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