Langbank
Place in Renfrewshire, Scotland
| Coordinates: | 55.924, -4.592 |
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| OS grid ref: | NS 38 73 |
| Population: | 910 |
| Dialling code: | 01389 (Dumbarton) |
Langbank is a small riverside village in Renfrewshire, set on the banks of the River Clyde with pleasant views across the water and towards the surrounding hills. It feels distinctly rural despite being within commuting distance of Glasgow, and is served by its own station on the Inverclyde Line, making it a popular base for people working in the city and nearby towns such as Bishopton and Port Glasgow.
The village has a quiet, community-minded character with a mix of traditional stone houses and more modern homes; historically the Clyde’s shipbuilding and river trade influenced local life, while today the local economy leans more towards agriculture and commuter activity. There are the usual village institutions - church, hall and local groups - and the riverside setting gives Langbank a strong sense of place and simple scenic charm, with the nearby crossings such as the Erskine Bridge linking it into the wider Clyde corridor.
Postcode districts covering Langbank
Most populated places nearby
- Glasgow 14.2 miles22.8 km
- Paisley 8.3 miles13.3 km
- East Kilbride 19.2 miles30.9 km
- Hamilton 23.4 miles37.7 km
- Cumbernauld 23 miles37 km
- Kilmarnock 22 miles35.5 km
- Coatbridge 22.1 miles35.5 km
- Greenock 7 miles11.2 km
- Airdrie 24.4 miles39.3 km
- Irvine 21.7 miles34.9 km
- Rutherglen 16.5 miles26.6 km
- Cambuslang 18.5 miles29.7 km
Neighbouring places
- Dumbarton Place 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Kilmacolm Place 2.6 miles4.1 km
- Milton Place 2.8 miles4.6 km
- Port Glasgow Place 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Renton Place 3.2 miles5.2 km
- Bishopton, Bridge of Weir and Langbank Ward 3.2 miles5.2 km
- Leven Ward 3.2 miles5.2 km
- Cardross Place 3.5 miles5.7 km
- Bishopton Place 3.6 miles5.8 km
- Inverclyde East Central Ward 3.9 miles6.3 km
- Bonhill Place 4 miles6.4 km
- Quarrier's Village Place 4.2 miles6.7 km
Example postcodes in Langbank
PA14 6UX, PA14 6XP, PA14 6XR, PA14 6PD, PA14 6UU, PA14 6YT, PA14 6XD, PA14 6XL, PA14 6YY … See all
Transport links
- Glasgow International Airport 7.1 miles11.5 km
- Glasgow Prestwick Airport 28.7 miles46.2 km
- Langbank Railway Station 0.3 miles0.4 km
- Dalreoch Railway Station 1.6 miles2.6 km
Hotels near Langbank Ad
- Abbotsford Hotel 3 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Gleddoch Golf & Spa Resort 4 0.5 miles0.8 km
- Ingliston Country Club Hotel 4 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Mar Hall Golf & Spa Resort 5 4.4 miles7.1 km
- Lochway Hotel 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Cardross Inn 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Golden Jubilee Hotel 4 6.5 miles10.4 km
- Cameron House on Loch Lomond 5 6.2 miles9.9 km
- Loch Lomond Hotel 3 5.4 miles8.7 km
- Ashtree House Hotel 4 8.4 miles13.5 km
Schools in Langbank
- Langbank Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Strathclyde Homes Stadium Stadium 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Strathleven Estate 2.9 miles4.7 km
- East Yard Shipyard, Port Glasgow Historic site 4.3 miles6.9 km
- Great Harbour Harbour 5.1 miles8.3 km
- Cappielow Stadium 5.4 miles8.6 km
- Victoria Harbour Harbour 6.1 miles9.9 km
- East India Harbour Harbour 6.2 miles10 km
- Balloch Castle Estate 6.4 miles10.3 km
- West Harbour (historical) Harbour 6.5 miles10.5 km
- Kilpatrick Hills Hill 6.8 miles10.9 km
- Albert Harbour (historical) Harbour 6.8 miles11 km
- Rothesay Dock Harbour 7.6 miles12.3 km