The cheapest and fastest trains from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Greenock Central (GKC)
Cheapest price
£19
Average price
£19
Fastest journey
41 m
Average duration
42 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
33 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Greenock Central (GKC) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Greenock Central (GKC) will cost around £19 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £19.
Of the 5 trains that leave Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) for Greenock Central (GKC) every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 33 km distance in an average of 42 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 41 m .
The slowest trains will take 42 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
20:070h41Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)20:48Greenock Central (GKC)£191One-way0 changes
20:350h42Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)21:17Greenock Central (GKC)£191One-way0 changes
21:050h41Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)21:46Greenock Central (GKC)£191One-way0 changes
21:350h42Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)22:17Greenock Central (GKC)£191One-way0 changes
22:050h43Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)22:48Greenock Central (GKC)£191One-way0 changes
20:070h41Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)20:48Greenock Central (GKC)£191One-way0 changes
21:050h41Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)21:46Greenock Central (GKC)£191One-way0 changes
20:350h42Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)21:17Greenock Central (GKC)£191One-way0 changes
21:350h42Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)22:17Greenock Central (GKC)£191One-way0 changes
22:200h42Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)23:02Greenock Central (GKC)£191One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Greenock Central (GKC)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Greenock Central (GKC) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 41m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, and a train costs an average of £19.
Distance: 33 km
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£19 Average Price | £5 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 11m Average total duration Fastest 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 28m Average total duration 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Why should you book Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Greenock Central (GKC) trains with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs Scotrail?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Scotrail, but also compare tickets for the likes of ScotRail to find the best option for your trip from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Greenock Central (GKC).
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- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare Scotrail with all available travel options, which are bus and train to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Greenock Central (GKC).
Why book with Omio over Wanderu or Rome2rio?
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including bus and train to find the ideal travel option from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Greenock Central (GKC).
Journey information
Overview: Train from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Greenock Central (GKC)
Trains from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Greenock Central (GKC) run on average 4 times per day, taking around 41m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £19 but you can travel from only £5 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 06:05, the last at 23:50. The fastest train covers the 33 km distance in 31m.
Distance 33 km |
Average train duration 41m |
Cheapest ticket price £19 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 31m |
First train 6:05 |
Last train 23:50 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Train companies: Scotrail, ScotRail from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Greenock Central (GKC) trainsScotrail, ScotRail trains will get you between Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) and Greenock Central (GKC) from £5. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Greenock Central (GKC) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Greenock Central (GKC) by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Greenock Central (GKC), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) and Greenock Central (GKC)
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:10 - 23:55 Saturday 05:10 - 23:55 Sunday 07:10 - 23:55
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Information Desk on Concourse.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilet is located on the concourse. Toilet facilities are only available during station opening hours. On Sundays the toilets close at 23:00. Radar - National Key Scheme
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Inside the station next to the ticket office
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the bus stop on the bridge at Cathedral Street
- Metro: Interchange station for SPT Subway
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 07:20 - 20:34 Saturday 07:20 - 20:34 Sunday 09:20 - 17:30
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category B station. Level to platform 1, ramp to platform 2 and stairs between platforms Blue Badge parking bays: 2
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located in the Booking Hall. A key is available from the Ticket Office upon request. The toilet facilities are only available during Ticket Office opening hours.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Part of ticket office
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off on Dalrymple Street: outside Kwikfit garage for buses to Glasgow, outside Job Centre for buses to Gourock)
