There are 4 ways to get from Irvine to Greenock by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Irvine to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain Ayr - Glasgow Central
- Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Greenock Westtrain Glasgow Central - Gourock
1h 4m£15–24Drive 29.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Irvine to Greenockcar 29.7 mi
40 min£8–11Line 11 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Mill Road to Kilmarnock Bus Stationbus 11
- Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Waterloo Lanebus X76 / ...
- Take the bus from West Campbell Street to West Stewart Streetbus 906 / ...
2h 28m£17–21Taxi
- Take the taxi from Irvine to Greenocktaxi 29.7 mi
40 min£130–160
Irvine to Greenock by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Irvine to Greenock is to drive which costs £7 - £11 and takes 40 min.
The fastest way to get from Irvine to Greenock is to drive which takes 40 min and costs £7 - £11.
No, there is no direct bus from Irvine to Greenock. However, there are services departing from Mill Road and arriving at West Stewart Street via Kilmarnock Bus Station and West Campbell Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Irvine to Greenock. However, there are services departing from Irvine and arriving at Greenock West via Paisley Gilmour Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 4m.
The distance between Irvine and Greenock is 39 miles. The road distance is 29.9 miles.
The best way to get from Irvine to Greenock without a car is to train which takes 1h 4m and costs £14 - £25.
It takes approximately 1h 4m to get from Irvine to Greenock, including transfers.
Irvine to Greenock bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Mill Road station.
Irvine to Greenock train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Irvine station.
The best way to get from Irvine to Greenock is to train which takes 1h 4m and costs £14 - £25. Alternatively, you can line 11 bus and bus, which costs £16 - £21 and takes 2h 28m.
What companies run services between Irvine, Scotland and Greenock, Scotland?
You can take a train from Irvine to Greenock West via Paisley Gilmour Street in around 1h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mill Road to West Stewart Street via Kilmarnock Bus Station, Waterloo Lane, and West Campbell Street in around 2h 28m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Irvine to Paisley Gilmour Street
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £8–15
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Greenock West
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–10
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- 0345 810 1000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
Bus from Mill Road to Kilmarnock Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
Bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Waterloo Lane
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–10
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
- Phone
- 08000 51 56 51
- [email protected]
- Website
- McGills Buses
Bus from West Campbell Street to West Stewart Street
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6
- Website
- McGills Buses
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Estimated price
- £130–160
Elite Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1294 278 315
Executive Cabs Glasgow
- Phone
- +44 755 224 0041
- Website
- executivecabsglasgow.co.uk
Irvine TOA Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1294 278 910
Phoenix Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1294 212 020
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Booking & Getting There
Irvine to Greenock bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Kilmarnock Bus Station.
Irvine to Greenock train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Paisley Gilmour Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Irvine to Greenock is 30 miles. It takes approximately 40 min to drive from Irvine to Greenock.
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