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

The cheapest way to get from Hamilton to Greenock is to drive which costs £9 - £14 and takes 42 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Hamilton to Greenock is to drive which takes 42 min and costs £9 - £14.

Is there a direct bus between Hamilton and Greenock?

No, there is no direct bus from Hamilton to Greenock. However, there are services departing from Burnside Lane and arriving at West Stewart Street via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Hamilton and Greenock?

No, there is no direct train from Hamilton to Greenock. However, there are services departing from Hamilton Central and arriving at Greenock West via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 22m.

How far is it from Hamilton to Greenock?

The distance between Hamilton and Greenock is 34 miles. The road distance is 37 miles.

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

The best way to get from Hamilton to Greenock without a car is to train which takes 1h 22m and costs £14 - £17.

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

It takes approximately 1h 22m to get from Hamilton to Greenock, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hamilton to Greenock bus from?

Hamilton to Greenock bus services, operated by JMB Travel, depart from Burnside Lane station.

Where do I catch the Hamilton to Greenock train from?

Hamilton to Greenock train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Hamilton Central station.

Train or bus from Hamilton to Greenock?

The best way to get from Hamilton to Greenock is to train which takes 1h 22m and costs £14 - £17. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 1h 44m.

Where does the Hamilton to Greenock bus arrive?

Hamilton to Greenock bus services, operated by JMB Travel, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Hamilton to Greenock train arrive?

Hamilton to Greenock train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central Low Level station.

Can I drive from Hamilton to Greenock?

Yes, the driving distance between Hamilton to Greenock is 37 miles. It takes approximately 42 min to drive from Hamilton to Greenock.

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

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Where can I stay near Greenock?

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Hamilton Central to Glasgow Central Low LevelLarkhall - Dalmuir / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Greenock WestGlasgow Central - Gourock
1h 22m
£15–16
Drive 36.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Hamilton to Greenock36.8 mi
42 min
£10–14
Bus
1. Take the bus from Burnside Lane to Buchanan Bus StationX1
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to West Stewart Street906 / ...
1h 44m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Hamilton to Greenock36.8 mi
42 min
£75–95
Line 267 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Queen St267 / ...
2. Take the bus from Queen St to West Stewart Street906 / ...
2h 17m

Hamilton to Greenock by train

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1h 22mAverage Duration

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Distance: 34.1 mi
Duration: 1h 22m

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

You can take a train from Hamilton Central to Greenock West via Glasgow Central Low Level and Glasgow Central in around 1h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Burnside Lane to West Stewart Street via Buchanan Bus Station in around 1h 44m.

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