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Liverpool to Greenock trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Liverpool and Greenock takes 4h 56m and the fastest train takes 3h 59m. There is a train service every few hours from Liverpool to Greenock. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 56m
Duration
248 mi
Distance
£90
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Prestontrain train Liverpool Lime Street - Blackpool North / ...
  2. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
4h 28m
£59–146

Liverpool to Greenock train times

Trains run hourly between Liverpool and Greenock. The earliest departure is at 6:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Liverpool is at 11:15 PM which arrives into Greenock at 8:08 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 4h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 55m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail10h 2m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedCaledonian SleeperScotRail8h 53m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 59m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail4h 29m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail3h 59m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 30m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 59m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail4h 29m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail3h 59m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 30m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 59m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail4h 29m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail3h 59m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 30m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Liverpool to Greenock? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Liverpool to Greenock.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 248.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 56m

What companies run services between Liverpool, England and Greenock, Scotland?

You can take a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Greenock West via Preston and Glasgow Central in around 4h 28m.

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