The average train between Manchester and Gourock takes 4h 46m and the fastest train takes 3h 51m. There is a train service every few hours from Manchester to Gourock. 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 Manchester and Gourock. The earliest departure is at 5:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 11:36 PM which arrives into Gourock at 8:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 4h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Gourock. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Gourock station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.
Manchester to Gourock train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Manchester Oxford Road station.
Manchester to Gourock train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Gourock station.
Book your Manchester to Gourock train tickets online with TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast and 3 other operators.
The distance between Manchester and Gourock is 321.8 km. The road distance is 397 km.
You can take a train from Manchester Oxford Road to Gourock via Preston and Glasgow Central in around 4h 32m.