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

The cheapest way to get from Greenock to Alloa is to bus which costs £11 - £17 and takes 2h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Greenock to Alloa is to drive which takes 1h 5m and costs £14 - £21.

Is there a direct bus between Greenock and Alloa?

No, there is no direct bus from Greenock to Alloa. However, there are services departing from Stance 1 and arriving at Shillinghill via Buchanan Bus Station and High Street Stance B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 38m.

Is there a direct train between Greenock and Alloa?

No, there is no direct train from Greenock to Alloa. However, there are services departing from Greenock West and arriving at Alloa via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 52m.

How far is it from Greenock to Alloa?

The distance between Greenock and Alloa is 60 miles. The road distance is 57.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Greenock to Alloa without a car is to train which takes 1h 52m and costs £21 - £23.

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

It takes approximately 1h 52m to get from Greenock to Alloa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Greenock to Alloa bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Greenock to Alloa train from?

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

Train or bus from Greenock to Alloa?

The best way to get from Greenock to Alloa is to train which takes 1h 52m and costs £21 - £23. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £11 - £17 and takes 2h 38m.

Where does the Greenock to Alloa bus arrive?

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

Where does the Greenock to Alloa train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Greenock to Alloa?

Yes, the driving distance between Greenock to Alloa is 57 miles. It takes approximately 1h 5m to drive from Greenock to Alloa.

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

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Where can I stay near Alloa?

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

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

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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 Queen Street to Alloatrain Glasgow Queen Street - Alloa
1h 52m
£21–22
Bus
cheapest
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 / ...
2h 38m
£11–16
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Stance 1 to Cathedral Streetbus 906 / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Alloatrain Glasgow Queen Street - Alloa
2h 1m
£17–18
Drive 56.9 mi
1. Drive from Greenock to Alloacar 56.9 mi
1h 5m
£14–21

Greenock to Alloa by train and foot

222Weekly Services

1h 52mAverage Duration

£21Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Greenock to Alloa.

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Distance: 59.4 mi
Duration: 1h 52m

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

You can take a train from Greenock West to Alloa via Glasgow Central and Glasgow Queen Street in around 1h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stance 1 to Shillinghill via Buchanan Bus Station, North Approach Road, and High Street Stance B in around 2h 38m.

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