There are 5 ways to get from Johnstone to Greenock by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Greenock Westtrain Glasgow Central - Gourock
46 min£10–18Drive 14.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Johnstone to Greenockcar 14.9 mi
23 min£4–6Bus
- Take the bus from Thomson Street to Mill Of Gryffe Roadbus 1A / ...
- Take the bus from Mill Of Gryffe Road to West Stewart Streetbus X7
1h 33m£5Taxi
- Take the taxi from Johnstone to Greenocktaxi 14.9 mi
23 min£30–45Bus, train
- Take the bus from Quarrelton Road to Smithhills Streetbus 17A / ...
- Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Greenock Westtrain Glasgow Central - Gourock
58 min£12–13
Johnstone to Greenock by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Johnstone to Greenock is to drive which costs £3 - £6 and takes 23 min.
The fastest way to get from Johnstone to Greenock is to taxi which takes 23 min and costs £30 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Johnstone to Greenock. However, there are services departing from Thomson Street and arriving at West Stewart Street via Mill Of Gryffe Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Johnstone to Greenock. However, there are services departing from Johnstone and arriving at Greenock West via Paisley Gilmour Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 46 min.
The distance between Johnstone and Greenock is 19 miles. The road distance is 15 miles.
The best way to get from Johnstone to Greenock without a car is to train which takes 46 min and costs £10 - £19.
It takes approximately 46 min to get from Johnstone to Greenock, including transfers.
Johnstone to Greenock bus services, operated by McGills Buses, depart from Thomson Street station.
Johnstone to Greenock train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Paisley Gilmour Street station.
The best way to get from Johnstone to Greenock is to train which takes 46 min and costs £10 - £19. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £6 and takes 1h 33m.
What companies run services between Johnstone, Scotland and Greenock, Scotland?
ScotRail operates a train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Greenock West every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £7–8 and the journey takes 23 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Thomson Street to West Stewart Street via Mill Of Gryffe Road in around 1h 33m.
- Phone
- +44 344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Greenock West
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–8
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- 08000 51 56 51
- enquiries@mcgillsbuses.co.uk
- Website
- mcgillsbuses.co.uk
Bus from Thomson Street to Mill Of Gryffe Road
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6
- Website
- https://www.mcgillsbuses.co.uk/
Bus from Mill Of Gryffe Road to West Stewart Street
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.mcgillsbuses.co.uk/
Bus from Quarrelton Road to Smithhills Street
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6
- Website
- https://www.mcgillsbuses.co.uk/
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Estimated price
- £30–45
Renfrewshire Cab Co
- Phone
- +44 141 887 7770
- Website
- renfrewshirecabco.co.uk
Paisley Taxis
- Phone
- +44 141 884 8888
- Website
- paisleytaxis.com
Gryffe Radio Cars
- Phone
- +44 1505 322 255
- Website
- gryfferadiocars.co.uk
Executive Cabs Glasgow
- Phone
- +44 755 224 0041
- Website
- executivecabsglasgow.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Johnstone to Greenock bus services, operated by McGills Buses, arrive at Mill Of Gryffe Road station.
Johnstone to Greenock train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Greenock West station.
Yes, the driving distance between Johnstone to Greenock is 15 miles. It takes approximately 23 min to drive from Johnstone to Greenock.
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