What is the cheapest way to get from Greenock to Giffnock?

The cheapest way to get from Greenock to Giffnock is to drive which costs £6 - £9 and takes 36 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Greenock to Giffnock?

The fastest way to get from Greenock to Giffnock is to drive which takes 36 min and costs £6 - £9.

Is there a direct bus between Greenock and Giffnock?

No, there is no direct bus from Greenock to Giffnock station. However, there are services departing from Stance 1 and arriving at Railway Station via Howard Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Greenock and Giffnock?

No, there is no direct train from Greenock to Giffnock. However, there are services departing from Greenock West and arriving at Giffnock via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 10m.

How far is it from Greenock to Giffnock?

The distance between Greenock and Giffnock is 28 miles. The road distance is 24.6 miles.

How do I travel from Greenock to Giffnock without a car?

The best way to get from Greenock to Giffnock without a car is to train which takes 1h 10m and costs £11 - £22.

How long does it take to get from Greenock to Giffnock?

It takes approximately 1h 10m to get from Greenock to Giffnock, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Greenock to Giffnock bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Greenock to Giffnock train from?

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

Train or bus from Greenock to Giffnock?

The best way to get from Greenock to Giffnock is to train which takes 1h 10m and costs £11 - £22. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £7 - £12 and takes 1h 29m.

Where does the Greenock to Giffnock bus arrive?

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

Where does the Greenock to Giffnock train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Greenock to Giffnock?

Yes, the driving distance between Greenock to Giffnock is 25 miles. It takes approximately 36 min to drive from Greenock to Giffnock.

How do I get a train ticket from Greenock to Giffnock?

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Greenock to Giffnock - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Greenock to Giffnock 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 Giffnocktrain Glasgow Central - East Kilbride
1h 10m
£11–21
Drive 24.4 mi
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1. Drive from Greenock to Giffnockcar 24.4 mi
36 min
£6–9
Bus
1. Take the bus from Stance 1 to Waterloo Lanebus 906 / ...
2. Take the bus from Howard Street to Railway Stationbus 38A / ...
1h 29m
£7–11
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Greenock to Giffnocktaxi 24.4 mi
36 min
£80–100

Greenock to Giffnock by train

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Distance: 27.9 mi
Duration: 1h 10m

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

You can take a train from Greenock West to Giffnock via Glasgow Central in around 1h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stance 1 to Railway Station via Waterloo Lane and Howard Street in around 1h 29m.

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