What is the cheapest way to get from Greenock to Liverpool?

The cheapest way to get from Greenock to Liverpool is to bus via Manchester which costs £24 - £50 and takes 8h 44m.

What is the fastest way to get from Greenock to Liverpool?

The fastest way to get from Greenock to Liverpool is to drive which takes 4h 14m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Greenock and Liverpool?

No, there is no direct bus from Greenock to Liverpool. However, there are services departing from Stance 1 and arriving at Liverpool, Liverpool One via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Greenock and Liverpool?

No, there is no direct train from Greenock to Liverpool. However, there are services departing from Greenock West and arriving at Liverpool Lime Street via Glasgow Central and Wigan North Western. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.

How far is it from Greenock to Liverpool?

The distance between Greenock and Liverpool is 250 miles. The road distance is 235.6 miles.

How do I travel from Greenock to Liverpool without a car?

The best way to get from Greenock to Liverpool without a car is to train which takes 4h 45m and costs £40 - £150.

How long does it take to get from Greenock to Liverpool?

It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from Greenock to Liverpool, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Greenock to Liverpool bus from?

Greenock to Liverpool bus services, operated by McGills Buses, depart from Stance 1 station.

Where do I catch the Greenock to Liverpool train from?

Greenock to Liverpool train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Glasgow Central station.

Train, bus or fly from Greenock to Liverpool?

The best way to get from Greenock to Liverpool is to train which takes 4h 45m and costs £40 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £65 and takes 6h 7m, you could also fly, which costs £75 - £170 and takes 5h 1m.

Where does the Greenock to Liverpool bus arrive?

Greenock to Liverpool bus services, operated by McGills Buses, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Greenock to Liverpool train arrive?

Greenock to Liverpool train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Wigan North Western station.

Can I drive from Greenock to Liverpool?

Yes, the driving distance between Greenock to Liverpool is 236 miles. It takes approximately 4h 14m to drive from Greenock to Liverpool.

How do I get a train ticket from Greenock to Liverpool?

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Where can I stay near Liverpool?

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Greenock to Liverpool - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Greenock to Liverpool by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Wigan North WesternGlasgow Central - Rugby / ...
4h 45m
£40–143
Bus via Manchester
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Stance 1 to Buchanan Bus Station906 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange
3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Liverpool, Liverpool One
8h 44m
£24–49
Bus
1. Take the bus from Stance 1 to Buchanan Bus Station906 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Liverpool, Liverpool One802
6h 7m
£40–65
Drive 234.2 mi
1. Drive from Greenock to Liverpool234.2 mi
4h 14m
£59–85
Fly to Liverpool
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Liverpool (LPL)GLA - LPL
5h 1m
£76–167
Fly to Manchester Airport, bus
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Manchester Airport (MAN)GLA - MAN
2. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Edge Hill Station
5h 39m
£73–152
Fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)GLA - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Liverpool Lime Street
5h 29m
£51–174

Greenock to Liverpool by train

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Distance: 248.4 mi
Duration: 4h 45m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Glasgow Central to Wigan North Western hourly. Tickets cost £28–120 and the journey takes 2h 38m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stance 1 to Liverpool, Liverpool One via Buchanan Bus Station in around 6h 7m.

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