Train Preston to Greenock from £81 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Preston and Greenock takes 3h 34m and the fastest train takes 2h 56m. There is an hourly train service from Preston 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.

3h 34m
Duration: 214 mi
Distance: £81
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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3h 13m

£53–134

Preston to Greenock train times

Trains run hourly between Preston and Greenock. The earliest departure is at 3:29 AM at night, and the last departure from Preston is at 9:41 PM which arrives into Greenock at 6:39 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

3:50 AM → 8:08 AM
4h 18m • 1 change
5:36 AM → 9:09 AM
3h 33m • 1 change
6:44 AM → 10:08 AM
3h 24m • 1 change
8:38 AM → 11:38 AM
3h • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

10:19 AM → 2:03 PM
3h 44m • 1 change
11:00 AM → 2:29 PM
3h 29m • 1 change
11:42 AM → 3:03 PM
3h 20m • 1 change
12:05 PM → 3:30 PM
3h 25m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, May 4, 2026

3:29 AM → 8:08 AM
4h 39m • 1 change
5:36 AM → 9:09 AM
3h 33m • 1 change
6:44 AM → 10:08 AM
3h 24m • 1 change
8:14 AM → 11:38 AM
3h 23m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Preston to Greenock.

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Distance: 213.5 mi
Duration: 3h 34m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Preston to Glasgow Central hourly. Tickets cost £65–120 and the journey takes 2h 20m. Two other operators also service this route.

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