There are 6 ways to get from Greenock to Stirling Castle by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Greenock West to Glasgow Centraltrain Gourock - Glasgow Central
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Stirlingtrain Glasgow Queen Street - Alloa / ...
1h 42m£17–44Bus via Haugh Road
cheapest- Take the bus from Stance 1 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 906 / ...
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Haugh Roadbus M8
2h 21m£12–16Bus, train
- Take the bus from Stance 1 to Bath Streetbus 906 / ...
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Stirlingtrain Glasgow Queen Street - Alloa / ...
1h 58m£14–29Drive 46.2 mi
- Drive from Greenock to Stirling Castlecar 46.2 mi
1h 8m£12–17Taxi
- Take the taxi from Greenock to Stirling Castletaxi 46.2 mi
1h 8m£95–120Bus
- Take the bus from Stance 1 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 906 / ...
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus X36 / ...
2h 57m
Greenock to Stirling Castle by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Greenock to Stirling Castle is to drive which costs £11 - £17 and takes 1h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Greenock to Stirling Castle is to drive which takes 1h 8m and costs £11 - £17.
No, there is no direct bus from Greenock to Stirling Castle. However, there are services departing from Stance 1 and arriving at Haugh Road via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Greenock to Stirling Castle. However, there are services departing from Greenock West and arriving at Stirling via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 42m.
The distance between Greenock and Stirling Castle is 54 miles. The road distance is 46.5 miles.
The best way to get from Greenock to Stirling Castle without a car is to train which takes 1h 42m and costs £17 - £45.
It takes approximately 1h 42m to get from Greenock to Stirling Castle, including transfers.
Greenock to Stirling Castle bus services, operated by McGills Buses, depart from Stance 1 station.
Greenock to Stirling Castle train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Greenock West station.
The best way to get from Greenock to Stirling Castle is to train which takes 1h 42m and costs £17 - £45. Alternatively, you can bus via Haugh Road, which costs £12 - £17 and takes 2h 21m.
What companies run services between Greenock, Scotland and Stirling Castle, Scotland?
You can take a train from Greenock West to Stirling Castle via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, and Stirling in around 1h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stance 1 to Stirling Castle via Buchanan Bus Station and Haugh Road in around 2h 21m.
- Phone
- +44 344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Greenock West to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £8–21
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Standard
- £8–11
- 1st Class
- £14–21
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Stirling
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £9–24
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Standard
- £9–13
- 1st Class
- £16–24
- Phone
- 08000 51 56 51
- enquiries@mcgillsbuses.co.uk
- Website
- mcgillsbuses.co.uk
Bus from Stance 1 to Bath Street
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6
- Website
- https://www.mcgillsbuses.co.uk/
Bus from Stance 1 to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6
- Website
- https://www.mcgillsbuses.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- info@citylink.co.uk
- Website
- citylink.co.uk
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Haugh Road
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–11
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
- Phone
- 01698 653164
- enquiries@parksofhamilton.co.uk
- Website
- parksofhamilton.co.uk
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Haugh Road
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.parksofhamilton.co.uk/
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.mcgillsscotlandeast.co.uk/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Estimated price
- £95–120
JB Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1475 330 329
Inverclyde Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1475 734 563
- Website
- inverclydetaxis.co.uk
Executive Cabs Glasgow
- Phone
- +44 755 224 0041
- Website
- executivecabsglasgow.co.uk
ABC Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1475 888 888
- Website
- abc-centraltaxis.com
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More Questions & Answers
Greenock to Stirling Castle bus services, operated by McGills Buses, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Greenock to Stirling Castle train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Greenock to Stirling Castle is 46 miles. It takes approximately 1h 8m to drive from Greenock to Stirling Castle.
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