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There are 6 ways to get from Greenock to Preston by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to PrestontrainGlasgow Central - Rugby / ...
    3h 22m
    £28–120

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Stance 1 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus906 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus StationbusUk030
    5h 38m
    £16–31

  3. Drive 204.6 mi

    1. Drive from Greenock to Prestoncar204.6 mi
    3h 23m
    £52–74

  4. Fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Manchester Airport (MAN)planeGLA - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
    5h 41m
    £75–169

  5. Bus via Coach Stn

    1. Take the bus from Stance 1 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus906 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Coach Stnbus181 / ...
    6h 12m
    £20–45

  6. Fly to Liverpool, train

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Liverpool (LPL)planeGLA - LPL
    2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain
    6h 20m
    £92–204

Greenock to Preston by train

Calendar221Weekly Trains
Duration3h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket£28Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Glasgow Central to Preston hourly. Tickets cost £19–110 and the journey takes 2h 25m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stance 1 to Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station in around 5h 38m.

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