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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 Prestontrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
    3h 19m
    £43–200

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Stance 1 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 906 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus Uk030
    5h 46m
    £31–45

  3. Drive 204.6 mi

    1. Drive from Greenock to Prestoncar car 204.6 mi
    3h 26m
    £51–73

  4. Fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane GLA - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain train
    5h 40m
    £65–183

  5. Bus, line 41 bus

    1. Take the bus from Stance 1 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 906 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus bus 181
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Gt Georges Streetbus bus 40C / ...
    7h 23m
    £36–48

  6. Fly to Liverpool, train

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane GLA - LPL
    2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain train
    6h 2m
    £74–246

Greenock to Preston by train

Calendar223Weekly Trains
Duration3h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket£43Cheapest 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 £70–180 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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