Concessions & free bus passes
Glasgow to Gourock does not accept concessionary bus passes.
Accepted concessionary bus passes: Scotland National Entitlement Card.
The Scotland National Entitlement Card (NEC) is valid for travel on ScotRail services, including the Glasgow to Gourock route, which operates within the Strathclyde area.
For eligible individuals aged 60 and over, and those with a disability (excluding blind persons), the NEC provides reduced fares on ScotRail services within the Strathclyde area. As of September 1, 2025, concessionary rail fares will be one-third off the standard operator fare on eligible ScotRail services; prior to this, a 50% discount on Anytime rail fares applied.
Peak time restrictions apply to NEC holders aged 60 and over, meaning passes are not valid on trains scheduled to depart between 06:00 and 09:00 and between 16:30 and 18:00, Monday to Friday. An exception is made for travel to hospital appointments during these hours, with written proof required. Disabled cardholders are not subject to these peak time restrictions.
Holders of a Blind Persons or Blind Person Companion National Entitlement Card are entitled to free rail travel in standard class across Scotland, with no time restrictions.
Young Scot National Entitlement Card holders (aged 16-18, or up to 25 for full-time volunteers) can receive 1/3 off most rail fares or 50% off Season Tickets, with a minimum fare of £12 for travel before 10 am Monday-Friday (excluding July, August, or season tickets).