The average train between Liverpool and Greenock takes 4h 57m 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.
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 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Liverpool to Greenock. However, there are services departing from Liverpool station and arriving at Greenock station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.
Liverpool to Greenock train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.
Liverpool to Greenock train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Glasgow Central station.
Book your Liverpool to Greenock train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and 3 other operators.
The distance between Liverpool and Greenock is 304.6 km. The road distance is 400 km.
You can take a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Greenock West via Preston and Glasgow Central in around 4h 29m.