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

The cheapest way to get from Greenock to Johnstone is to drive which costs £3 - £6 and takes 23 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Greenock to Johnstone is to taxi which takes 23 min and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Greenock and Johnstone?

No, there is no direct bus from Greenock to Johnstone. However, there are services departing from Stance 4 and arriving at Houston Square via Freeland Drive. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Greenock and Johnstone?

No, there is no direct train from Greenock to Johnstone. However, there are services departing from Greenock West and arriving at Johnstone via Paisley Gilmour Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36 min.

How far is it from Greenock to Johnstone?

The distance between Greenock and Johnstone is 19 miles. The road distance is 15 miles.

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

The best way to get from Greenock to Johnstone without a car is to train which takes 36 min and costs £10 - £12.

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

It takes approximately 36 min to get from Greenock to Johnstone, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Greenock to Johnstone bus from?

Greenock to Johnstone bus services, operated by McGills Buses, depart from Stance 4 station.

Where do I catch the Greenock to Johnstone train from?

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

Train or bus from Greenock to Johnstone?

The best way to get from Greenock to Johnstone is to train which takes 36 min and costs £10 - £12. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £6 and takes 1h 27m.

Where does the Greenock to Johnstone bus arrive?

Greenock to Johnstone bus services, operated by McGills Buses, arrive at Freeland Drive station.

Where does the Greenock to Johnstone train arrive?

Greenock to Johnstone train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Paisley Gilmour Street station.

Can I drive from Greenock to Johnstone?

Yes, the driving distance between Greenock to Johnstone is 15 miles. It takes approximately 23 min to drive from Greenock to Johnstone.

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

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Where can I stay near Johnstone?

There are 1484+ hotels available in Johnstone.

Greenock to Johnstone - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Greenock to Johnstone by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Greenock West to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain Gourock - Glasgow Central
36 min
£11–12
Drive 14.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Greenock to Johnstonecar 14.9 mi
23 min
£4–6
Bus
1. Take the bus from Stance 4 to Freeland Drivebus X7
2. Take the bus from Freeland Drive to Houston Squarebus 1A / ...
1h 27m
£5
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Greenock to Johnstonetaxi 14.9 mi
23 min
£30–45
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Greenock West to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain Gourock - Glasgow Central
2. Take the bus from Dunn Square to Rannoch Roadbus 17A / ...
52 min
£14

Greenock to Johnstone by train

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Distance: 19.3 mi
Duration: 36 min

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

ScotRail operates a train from Greenock West to Paisley Gilmour Street every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £7–8 and the journey takes 24 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stance 4 to Houston Square via Freeland Drive in around 1h 27m.

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