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

The cheapest way to get from Greenock to Preston is to bus which costs £21 - £90 and takes 5h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Greenock to Preston is to train which takes 3h 19m and costs £45 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Greenock and Preston?

No, there is no direct bus from Greenock to Preston station. However, there are services departing from Stance 1 and arriving at Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Greenock and Preston?

No, there is no direct train from Greenock to Preston. However, there are services departing from Greenock West and arriving at Preston via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 19m.

How far is it from Greenock to Preston?

The distance between Greenock and Preston is 215 miles. The road distance is 205.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Greenock to Preston without a car is to train which takes 3h 19m and costs £45 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 3h 19m to get from Greenock to Preston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Greenock to Preston bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Greenock to Preston train from?

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

Train or bus from Greenock to Preston?

The best way to get from Greenock to Preston is to train which takes 3h 19m and costs £45 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £21 - £90 and takes 5h 46m.

Where does the Greenock to Preston bus arrive?

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

Where does the Greenock to Preston train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Greenock to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Greenock to Preston is 206 miles. It takes approximately 3h 26m to drive from Greenock to Preston.

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

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Where can I stay near Preston?

There are 2186+ hotels available in Preston.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
3h 19m
£45–138
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Stance 1 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 906 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus Uk030
5h 46m
£21–90
Drive 204.6 mi
1. Drive from Greenock to Prestoncar 204.6 mi
3h 26m
£51–73
Fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane GLA - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
5h 53m
£72–177
Bus via Meikle Earnock
1. Take the bus from Stance 1 to Waterloo Lanebus 906 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 181
7h 5m
£39–91
Fly to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Liverpool (LPL)plane GLA - LPL
2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain
6h 14m
£69–187
Fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane GLA - LBA
2. Take the train from Bradford Interchange to Prestontrain
6h 48m
£97–193

Greenock to Preston by train

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3h 19mAverage Duration

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Distance: 213.5 mi
Duration: 3h 19m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Glasgow Central to Preston hourly. Tickets cost £65–110 and the journey takes 2h 22m. 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 46m.

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