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Port Glasgow travel guide

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With a population of 15,543, Port Glasgow is a must-see destination in Scotland, United Kingdom. Port Glasgow deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

How to Get to Port Glasgow

Plane

When flying to Port Glasgow, you’ll arrive at Glasgow Airport (GLA), which is located 11 miles from the city centre.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Port Glasgow, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Port Glasgow to Manchester takes 3h 18m and costs around £89 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £157 for a 4h 31m trip. Located 4 miles from the city centre, Port Glasgow Langbank is the busiest station in Port Glasgow. Another popular train station is Port Glasgow Woodhall, located 1.3 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Port Glasgow is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 196 miles from Port Glasgow. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Alamo, among others, in Manchester.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Port Glasgow, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Port Glasgow takes 87 miles and will cost you around £22. From Inverness, the ticket costs about £36 for a journey of 220 miles.

Plane

When flying to Port Glasgow, you’ll arrive at Glasgow Airport (GLA), which is located 11 miles from the city centre.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Port Glasgow, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Port Glasgow to Manchester takes 3h 18m and costs around £89 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £157 for a 4h 31m trip. Located 4 miles from the city centre, Port Glasgow Langbank is the busiest station in Port Glasgow. Another popular train station is Port Glasgow Woodhall, located 1.3 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Port Glasgow is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 196 miles from Port Glasgow. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Alamo, among others, in Manchester.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Port Glasgow, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Port Glasgow takes 87 miles and will cost you around £22. From Inverness, the ticket costs about £36 for a journey of 220 miles.

Airports near Port Glasgow

PIKGlasgow Prestwick
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Port Glasgow

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Port Glasgow

Most booked hotels in Port Glasgow

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Finlaystone Barns
0 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
£92+
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The Golden Jubilee Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£87+
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Courtyard by Marriott Glasgow Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£73+
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Gleddoch Golf & Spa Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£89+
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Travelodge Glasgow Airport
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£68+
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Glynhill Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
£87+
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Hiring a car in Port Glasgow

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Port Glasgow (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Port Glasgow is Luxury (Class Luxury Van or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Class Economy Car or similar) is, on average, 72% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Port Glasgow (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Port Glasgow is Luxury (Class Luxury Van or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Class Economy Car or similar) is, on average, 72% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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