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

The cheapest way to get from Greenock to Manchester is to bus which costs £20 - £45 and takes 5h 25m.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Greenock and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Greenock to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Stance 1 and arriving at Shudehill Interchange via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Greenock and Manchester?

No, there is no direct train from Greenock to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Greenock West and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly via Glasgow Central and Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.

How far is it from Greenock to Manchester?

The distance between Greenock and Manchester is 246 miles. The road distance is 237 miles.

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

The best way to get from Greenock to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 4h 16m and costs £35 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Greenock to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Greenock to Manchester bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Greenock to Manchester train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Greenock to Manchester?

The best way to get from Greenock to Manchester is to train which takes 4h 16m and costs £35 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £20 - £45 and takes 5h 25m, you could also fly, which costs £65 - £150 and takes 4h 35m.

Where does the Greenock to Manchester bus arrive?

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

Where does the Greenock to Manchester train arrive?

Greenock to Manchester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Preston station.

Can I drive from Greenock to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Greenock to Manchester is 237 miles. It takes approximately 4h to drive from Greenock to Manchester.

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

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Greenock to Manchester - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Greenock to Manchester by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestontrain Glasgow Central - Rugby / ...
2. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadillytrain Preston - Manchester Airport / ...
4h 16m
£35–146
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 Ukn30 / ...
5h 25m
£20–45
Drive 235.6 mi
1. Drive from Greenock to Manchestercar 235.6 mi
4h
£58–83
Fly to Manchester Airport
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane GLA - MAN
4h 35m
£65–149
Train via Lancaster
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Lancastertrain Glasgow Central - Rugby / ...
2. Take the train from Lancaster to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
4h 21m
£33–104
Bus via Manchester Central Coach Station
1. Take the bus from Stance 1 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 906 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 590
7h 7m
£35–55
Fly to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Liverpool (LPL)plane GLA - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadillytrain
5h 30m
£75–177
Fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadillytrain
5h 36m
£59–153

Greenock to Manchester by train

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Distance: 244.6 mi
Duration: 4h 16m

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

You can take a train from Greenock West to Manchester Piccadilly via Glasgow Central and Preston in around 4h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stance 1 to Shudehill Interchange via Buchanan Bus Station in around 5h 25m.

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