The average train between Greenock and Liverpool takes 4h 53m and the fastest train takes 4h 10m. There is a train service every few hours from Greenock to Liverpool. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Greenock and Liverpool. The earliest departure is at 5:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Greenock is at 11:32 PM which arrives into Liverpool at 7:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 4h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Greenock to Liverpool. However, there are services departing from Greenock station and arriving at Liverpool station via Wigan North Western. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.
Greenock to Liverpool train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glasgow Central station.
Greenock to Liverpool train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Liverpool Lime Street station.
Book your Greenock to Liverpool train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Greenock and Liverpool is 304.6 km. The road distance is 400 km.
You can take a train from Greenock West to Liverpool Lime Street via Glasgow Central and Wigan North Western in around 4h 43m.