The average train between Greenock and York takes 4h 42m and the fastest train takes 4h 4m. There is an hourly train service from Greenock to York. 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 York. 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 York at 11:28 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 4h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Greenock to York. However, there are services departing from Greenock station and arriving at York station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.
Greenock to York train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glasgow Queen Street station.
Greenock to York train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at York station.
Book your Greenock to York train tickets online with ScotRail and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Greenock and York is 322.7 km. The road distance is 439 km.
You can take a train from Greenock West to York via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 4h 20m.