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 - £40 and takes 6h 27m.

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 3h 57m 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 6h 27m.

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 28m.

How far is it from Greenock to Manchester?

The distance between Greenock and Manchester is 246 miles. The road distance is 236.9 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 28m and costs £30 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 28m 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 28m and costs £30 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £20 - £40 and takes 6h 27m, you could also fly, which costs £70 - £150 and takes 4h 38m.

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 3h 57m 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 PrestonGlasgow Central - Rugby / ...
2. Take the train from Preston to Manchester PiccadillyBlackpool North - Manchester Airport / ...
4h 28m
£34–143
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Stance 1 to Buchanan Bus Station906 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill InterchangeUk030 / ...
6h 27m
£20–40
Drive 235.5 mi
1. Drive from Greenock to Manchester235.5 mi
3h 57m
£59–85
Fly to Manchester Airport
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Manchester Airport (MAN)GLA - MAN
4h 38m
£71–150
Train via Lancaster
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to LancasterGlasgow Central - Rugby / ...
2. Take the train from Lancaster to Manchester Oxford RoadBarrow-in-Furness - Manchester Oxford Road / ...
4h 33m
£41–109
Bus via Manchester Central Coach Station
1. Take the bus from Stance 1 to Buchanan Bus Station906 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Station181 / ...
6h 57m
£33–55
Fly to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Liverpool (LPL)GLA - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadilly
5h 44m
£80–189
Fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)GLA - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadilly
5h 39m
£62–169

Greenock to Manchester by train

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Distance: 244.6 mi
Duration: 4h 28m

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 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stance 1 to Shudehill Interchange via Buchanan Bus Station in around 6h 27m.

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