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Compare train and coach for Paisley to Gourock
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Paisley to Gourock among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £11 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 1m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £11, while a train costs an average of £18.
Distance: 28 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£18 Average Price | £11 Average Price Cheapest | £6 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 1m Average total duration Fastest 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 11m Average total duration 1h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 42m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Paisley to Gourock:
A coach is £7 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paisley to Gourock costing on average £18.
Other travel options to Gourock take longer:
Coach takes on average 1h 41m.
You'll arrive about 11m sooner (31m by train vs 42m by car). Tickets start at around £18 compared to roughly £6 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with ScotRail.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Paisley to Gourock
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Trains from Paisley to Gourock run on average 14 times per day, taking around 31m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £18 but you can travel from only £11 by coach.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:06, the last at 23:26. The fastest train covers the 28 km distance in 29m.
Distance 28 km |
Average train duration 31m |
Cheapest ticket price £18 |
Trains per day 14 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 29m |
First train 0:06 |
Last train 23:26 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Best time to book 5 days |
Train companies: ScotRail from Paisley to Gourock trainsScotRail trains will get you between Paisley and Gourock from £11. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Paisley to Gourock train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Paisley to Gourock 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 Gourock, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Paisley and Gourock
Most Paisley to Gourock trains use the Paisley Gilmour Street to Gourock station pair, with some services arriving at Branchton. Use this guide to compare Paisley and Gourock train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Paisley station do trains to Gourock leave from?
Getting to Hawkhead from Paisley city centre
Hawkhead is 2 km from Paisley city centre. Public transport options include:
Hawkhead train station facilities and services
Hawkhead has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Hawkhead.
Tickets and information
Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point, 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.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Hawkhead: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Hawkhead: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Hawkhead: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to single platform Blue Badge parking bays: 2, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Getting to Paisley Canal from Paisley city centre
Paisley Canal is 1 km from Paisley city centre. Public transport options include:
Paisley Canal train station facilities and services
Paisley Canal has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Paisley Canal.
Tickets and information
Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point, 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.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Paisley Canal: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Paisley Canal: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Paisley Canal: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category B station. This station has step-free access to single platform, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Which Gourock station do trains from Paisley arrive at?
Getting to Gourock from Gourock city centre
Gourock train station facilities and services
Gourock has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Gourock.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Gourock. Information desks are 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.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Gourock: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Gourock: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Gourock: 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 Ticket Office Blue Badge parking bays: 5, 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.
Getting to Branchton from Gourock city centre
Branchton is 2 km from Gourock city centre. Public transport options include:
Branchton train station facilities and services
Branchton has practical services for this route, including Parking, Accessibility, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Tickets and information
Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point, 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.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Branchton: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Branchton: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Branchton: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to single platform Blue Badge parking bays: 1, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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