What is the cheapest way to get from Greenock to East Kilbride?

The cheapest way to get from Greenock to East Kilbride is to drive which costs £7 - £11 and takes 45 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Greenock to East Kilbride?

The fastest way to get from Greenock to East Kilbride is to drive which takes 45 min and costs £7 - £11.

Is there a direct bus between Greenock and East Kilbride?

No, there is no direct bus from Greenock to East Kilbride station. However, there are services departing from Stance 1 and arriving at Bus Station via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Greenock and East Kilbride?

No, there is no direct train from Greenock to East Kilbride. However, there are services departing from Greenock West and arriving at East Kilbride via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 27m.

How far is it from Greenock to East Kilbride?

The distance between Greenock and East Kilbride is 34 miles. The road distance is 29.8 miles.

How do I travel from Greenock to East Kilbride without a car?

The best way to get from Greenock to East Kilbride without a car is to train which takes 1h 27m and costs £14 - £28.

How long does it take to get from Greenock to East Kilbride?

It takes approximately 1h 27m to get from Greenock to East Kilbride, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Greenock to East Kilbride bus from?

Greenock to East Kilbride bus services, operated by McGills Buses, depart from Stance 1 station.

Where do I catch the Greenock to East Kilbride train from?

Greenock to East Kilbride train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Greenock West station.

Train or bus from Greenock to East Kilbride?

The best way to get from Greenock to East Kilbride is to train which takes 1h 27m and costs £14 - £28. Alternatively, you can bus and line 6 bus, which costs £9 - £12 and takes 2h 3m.

Where does the Greenock to East Kilbride bus arrive?

Greenock to East Kilbride bus services, operated by McGills Buses, arrive at Waterloo Lane station.

Where does the Greenock to East Kilbride train arrive?

Greenock to East Kilbride train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central station.

Can I drive from Greenock to East Kilbride?

Yes, the driving distance between Greenock to East Kilbride is 30 miles. It takes approximately 45 min to drive from Greenock to East Kilbride.

How do I get a train ticket from Greenock to East Kilbride?

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Where can I stay near East Kilbride?

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Greenock to East Kilbride - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 6 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Greenock to East Kilbride by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Greenock West to Glasgow Centraltrain Gourock - Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to East Kilbridetrain Glasgow Central - East Kilbride
1h 27m
£14–28
Drive 29.6 mi
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1. Drive from Greenock to East Kilbridecar 29.6 mi
45 min
£8–11
Bus, line 6 bus
1. Take the bus from Stance 1 to Waterloo Lanebus 906 / ...
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Bus Stationbus 6 / ...
2h 3m
£9–11
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Greenock to East Kilbridetaxi 29.6 mi
45 min
£60–80

Greenock to East Kilbride by train

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Distance: 34 mi
Duration: 1h 27m

What companies run services between Greenock, Scotland and East Kilbride, Scotland?

You can take a train from Greenock West to East Kilbride via Glasgow Central in around 1h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stance 1 to Bus Station via Waterloo Lane and Central Station in around 2h 3m.

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