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

The cheapest way to get from Kirkintilloch to Giffnock is to drive which costs £3 - £5 and takes 26 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Kirkintilloch to Giffnock is to taxi which takes 26 min and costs £45 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Kirkintilloch and Giffnock?

No, there is no direct bus from Kirkintilloch to Giffnock station. However, there are services departing from Rochdale Place and arriving at Railway Station via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Kirkintilloch and Giffnock?

No, there is no direct train from Kirkintilloch to Giffnock. However, there are services departing from Lenzie and arriving at Giffnock via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 24m.

How far is it from Kirkintilloch to Giffnock?

The distance between Kirkintilloch and Giffnock is 14 miles. The road distance is 12.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kirkintilloch to Giffnock without a car is to bus and line 4 bus which takes 1h 17m and costs £5 - £8.

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

It takes approximately 1h 17m to get from Kirkintilloch to Giffnock, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kirkintilloch to Giffnock bus from?

Kirkintilloch to Giffnock bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, depart from Rochdale Place station.

Where do I catch the Kirkintilloch to Giffnock train from?

Kirkintilloch to Giffnock train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Lenzie station.

Train or bus from Kirkintilloch to Giffnock?

The best way to get from Kirkintilloch to Giffnock is to bus and line 4 bus which takes 1h 17m and costs £5 - £8. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £11 - £17 and takes 1h 24m.

Where does the Kirkintilloch to Giffnock bus arrive?

Kirkintilloch to Giffnock bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Kirkintilloch to Giffnock train arrive?

Kirkintilloch to Giffnock train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street station.

Can I drive from Kirkintilloch to Giffnock?

Yes, the driving distance between Kirkintilloch to Giffnock is 13 miles. It takes approximately 26 min to drive from Kirkintilloch to Giffnock.

Where can I stay near Giffnock?

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Kirkintilloch to Giffnock - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 4 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Kirkintilloch to Giffnock by bus, train, taxi, or car

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Bus, line 4 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Rochdale Place to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X85 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Railway Stationbus 4
1h 17m
£5–7
Drive 12.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Kirkintilloch to Giffnockcar 12.4 mi
26 min
£3–5
Train
1. Take the train from Lenzie to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Alloa - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Giffnocktrain Glasgow Central - East Kilbride
1h 24m
£11–17
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Kirkintilloch to Giffnocktaxi 12.4 mi
26 min
£45–55
Line 88 bus, line 4 bus
1. Take the bus from Newdyke Road to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 88 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Railway Stationbus 4
1h 44m
£7–9

Kirkintilloch to Giffnock by bus

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Distance: 14.2 mi
Duration: 1h 17m

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

You can take a bus from Rochdale Place to Railway Station via Buchanan Bus Station in around 1h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Freeland Place to Giffnock via Millersneuk Road, Lenzie, Glasgow Queen Street, Pavillion Theatre, Central Station, and Glasgow Central in around 1h 24m.

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