Welcome to Inverclyde
Based on the famous Firth of Clyde, Greenock is a town rich in maritime history. This is the main port of call for cruise ships visiting Glasgow, the west coast of Scotland and beyond.
Find out how best to make the most of your time in Inverclyde.
Fancy a cycle into the hills? A quick round of golf on one of our amazing courses with views across the Argyll mountains? Or how about an insight of our history and heritage courtesy of our very own Inverclyde Tourist Group?
Whether you are here for the first time, a full day or just a few hours, we hope you take the chance to discover our beautiful corner of Scotland.
Inverclyde Tourist Group
Welcome to Inverclyde where we look forward to meeting and greeting visitors calling at Greenock Ocean Terminal.
Please browse our pages (link below) for everything you need to plan your visit and make the most of your time in Greenock and across Inverclyde.
Welcome to Greenock -Inverclyde
Greenock, the administrative centre of Inverclyde, is located on the River Clyde, is a town rich in maritime history. https://discoverinverclyde.com/our-history.
It is the main port of call and embarkation for cruise ships visiting the west of Scotland, including Glasgow.
Here to help
Volunteers from Inverclyde Tourist Group (ITG) 
can be found on the quayside, the Terminal hall and in Greenock Oak Mall on most days when larger ships are visiting Greenock.
website: https://www.inverclydetouristgroup.co.uk
Wearing tartan gilets or waistcoats – and red jackets when it is raining – the volunteers offer their services free to all visitors to the area.
They can suggest:
- places of interest to visit;
- activities and events available that day;
- shops to suit your needs.
They can provide you with:
- maps of the area;
- printed self-guided walks;
- information on train, bus and taxi times and prices across Inverclyde, to Largs and Glasgow.
They also have specialist volunteers who are happy to discuss Tartans and Clan history (restricted hours).
Maps and walks can be downloaded from their website [https://www.inverclydetouristgroup.co.uk] or from the banners on the quayside. 
Click here to find out about visiting ships. https://www.inverclydetouristgroup.co.uk/content/ship/
Or why not try a short digital walk with audio guided by ITG members. Download the GeoTourist app from their website https://geotourist.com
to a mobile or tablet then scan the QR codes to find a walk.
GPS needs to be on, and a full battery is advised. Mobile data may be used.
Whether you are here as a passenger or a visitor who has come to admire the ships, ITG hopes you will spend time to discover our beautiful corner of Scotland.
Getting around
Here is a local transport guide to help you make the most of your day’s excursion.
Whether you are looking to make your way by public transport or make more individually tailored travel plans, then you will find out all you need to know here.
We have excellent transport links with Glasgow and the rest of Scotland.
In Greenock, you berth at our Ocean Terminal, and disembark directly on to the pier.
Our Inverclyde Tourist Group can advise you on making other plans for the day, advise on other transport options and recommended local sightseeing around the towns and villages in this beautiful corner of Scotland.
By Rail
By Rail
Greenock Central Station is situated a short 10 minute walk from where your ship docks at Ocean Terminal.
- You can buy tickets online, at the station or on the trains.
- All credit cards are accepted.
- There are 4 trains per hour to Glasgow Mon/Tues/Wed/Thurs/Fri/Sat
- There is a new timetable (2024) on a Sunday.
- The journey takes approximately 35 minutes.
- Trains from Greenock Central Station terminate at Glasgow Central Station.
Please make sure you arrange to be back in Greenock in plenty of time for your ship’s departure.
By Bus
By Bus
Local scenic bus tours
Looking to stay local and do a quick sightseeing trip of Inverclyde? Why not hop on one of our open top bus to see some local sights!
- Tickets can be purchased on the open top bus at Ocean Terminal.
- Tours last approximately 1hour 15minutes.
Glasgow
You can get a local bus to Glasgow at a variety of bus stops. Your Inverclyde Tourist Group guide can advise when you disembark at Ocean terminal or take a look at our bus stop map.
McGill’s Buses operate service 901 and 906 for direct transfer to Glasgow City Centre (Buchanan Street Bus Station).
Please make sure you arrange to be back in Greenock in plenty of time for your ship’s departure.
Crew members
If you are a crew member, please speak to one of our Inverclyde Tourist Group members who will be happy to help you with details of on-travel to services and the local retail park.
Inverclyde’s villages – Inverkip, Kilmacolm, Gourock
Try something different and visit our local coastal villages, heading south from Greenock.
Enjoy the beach and coastal paths at Kip Marina (Inverkip), or tuck into a traditional fish tea in Wemyss Bay.
You can get a local bus to Inverkip, Wemyss Bay or Gourock at a variety of bus stops. Your Inverclyde Tourist Group guide can advise when you disembark at Ocean Terminal or take a look at our bus stop map.
McGill’s Buses operate services 901, 906, 547 for tickets to these coastal towns and villages.
Please make sure you arrange to be back in Greenock in plenty of time for your ship’s departure.
