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

The cheapest way to get from Greenock to Liverpool is to bus which costs £35 - £65 and takes 8h 16m.

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 17m 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, Hanover Street and Manchester Central Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 16m.

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 42m.

How far is it from Greenock to Liverpool?

The distance between Greenock and Liverpool is 250 miles. The road distance is 235.7 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 42m and costs £45 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 4h 42m 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 42m and costs £45 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £65 and takes 8h 16m, you could also fly, which costs £60 - £170 and takes 4h 56m.

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 17m 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 Westerntrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
4h 42m
£48–233
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Stance 1 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 906 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus
3. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus 171 / ...
8h 16m
£39–63
Drive 234.4 mi
1. Drive from Greenock to Liverpoolcar 234.4 mi
4h 17m
£58–84
Fly to Liverpool
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Liverpool (LPL)plane GLA - LPL
4h 56m
£60–166
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Stance 1 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 906 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus 181
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to St Chads Churchbus 42
4. Take the train from Poulton-le-Fylde to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
9h 20m
£45–60
Fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane GLA - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
5h 47m
£68–201
Fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
5h 33m
£67–248

Greenock to Liverpool by train

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4h 42mAverage Duration

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Distance: 248.5 mi
Duration: 4h 42m

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 £75–190 and the journey takes 2h 36m. TransPennine Express also services this route 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stance 1 to Liverpool, Liverpool One via Buchanan Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, Hanover Street, Charlotte Street, and Manchester Central Coach Station in around 8h 16m.

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