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

The cheapest way to get from Greenock to Glenrothes is to bus which costs £18 - £26 and takes 3h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Greenock to Glenrothes is to drive which takes 1h 34m and costs £19 - £28.

Is there a direct bus between Greenock and Glenrothes?

No, there is no direct bus from Greenock to Glenrothes station. However, there are services departing from Stance 1 and arriving at Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station and North Approach Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Greenock and Glenrothes?

No, there is no direct train from Greenock to Glenrothes. However, there are services departing from Greenock West and arriving at Glenrothes with Thornton via Glasgow Central and Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.

How far is it from Greenock to Glenrothes?

The distance between Greenock and Glenrothes is 88 miles. The road distance is 79.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Greenock to Glenrothes without a car is to bus which takes 3h 14m and costs £18 - £26.

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

It takes approximately 3h 14m to get from Greenock to Glenrothes, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Greenock to Glenrothes bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Greenock to Glenrothes train from?

Greenock to Glenrothes train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glasgow Central station.

Train or bus from Greenock to Glenrothes?

The best way to get from Greenock to Glenrothes is to bus which takes 3h 14m and costs £18 - £26. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £40 - £90 and takes 4h 12m.

Where does the Greenock to Glenrothes bus arrive?

Greenock to Glenrothes bus services, operated by McGills Buses, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Greenock to Glenrothes train arrive?

Greenock to Glenrothes train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Haymarket station.

Can I drive from Greenock to Glenrothes?

Yes, the driving distance between Greenock to Glenrothes is 79 miles. It takes approximately 1h 34m to drive from Greenock to Glenrothes.

Where can I stay near Glenrothes?

There are 773+ hotels available in Glenrothes.

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

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There are 4 ways to get from Greenock to Glenrothes by bus, train, or car

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1. Take the bus from Stance 1 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 906 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to North Approach Roadbus X24 / ...
3. Take the bus from North Approach Road to Bus Stationbus X24
3h 14m
£18–25
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Stance 1 to Cathedral Streetbus 906 / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain Glasgow Queen Street - Dundee / ...
4h 8m
£42–75
Drive 78.7 mi
1. Drive from Greenock to Glenrothescar 78.7 mi
1h 34m
£20–28
Train
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Haymarkettrain Glasgow Central - Edinburgh
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Glenrothes with Thorntontrain Edinburgh - Leven / ...
4h 12m
£44–86

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Distance: 87.1 mi
Duration: 3h 14m

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

You can take a bus from Stance 1 to Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station and North Approach Road in around 3h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Greenock West to Auchmuty High School via Glasgow Central, Haymarket, Glenrothes with Thornton, and Railway Station in around 4h 12m.

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