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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Gourock is to bus which costs £25 - £40 and takes 5h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Gourock is to drive which takes 4h 7m and costs £55 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Gourock?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Gourock station. However, there are services departing from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Gourock Rail Station via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Gourock?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Gourock. However, there are services departing from Manchester Oxford Road and arriving at Gourock via Preston and Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.

How far is it from Manchester to Gourock?

The distance between Manchester and Gourock is 248 miles. The road distance is 240 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Gourock without a car is to train which takes 4h 26m and costs £55 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from Manchester to Gourock, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Gourock bus from?

Manchester to Gourock bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Gourock train from?

Manchester to Gourock train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Manchester Oxford Road station.

Train, bus or fly from Manchester to Gourock?

The best way to get from Manchester to Gourock is to train which takes 4h 26m and costs £55 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £40 and takes 5h 56m, you could also fly, which costs £60 - £160 and takes 5h 20m.

Where does the Manchester to Gourock bus arrive?

Manchester to Gourock bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Glasgow station.

Where does the Manchester to Gourock train arrive?

Manchester to Gourock train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Preston station.

Can I drive from Manchester to Gourock?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Gourock is 240 miles. It takes approximately 4h 7m to drive from Manchester to Gourock.

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

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Where can I stay near Gourock?

There are 835+ hotels available in Gourock.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Prestontrain
2. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Gourocktrain
4h 26m
£57–162
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Glasgowbus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Gourock Rail Stationbus 901
5h 56m
£25–39
Drive 238.7 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Gourockcar 238.7 mi
4h 7m
£60–86
Fly Manchester Airport to Glasgow Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane MAN - GLA
5h 20m
£63–158
Bus via Manchester Central Coach Station
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 590 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Gourock Rail Stationbus 901
6h 56m
£46–103
Train to Liverpool, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LPL - GLA
6h 11m
£67–185
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
5h 32m
£69–165
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Gourocktrain
6h 42m
£96–209

Manchester to Gourock by train

224Weekly Trains

4h 26mAverage Duration

£57Cheapest Price

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Distance: 246.5 mi
Duration: 4h 26m

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

You can take a train from Manchester Oxford Road to Gourock via Preston and Glasgow Central in around 4h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Gourock Rail Station via Glasgow and Buchanan Bus Station in around 5h 56m.

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