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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Greenock is to bus which costs £21 - £40 and takes 6h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Greenock is to drive which takes 3h 57m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Greenock?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Greenock. However, there are services departing from Shudehill Interchange and arriving at West Stewart Street via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Greenock?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Greenock. However, there are services departing from Manchester Oxford Road and arriving at Greenock West via Preston and Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.

How far is it from Manchester to Greenock?

The distance between Manchester and Greenock is 246 miles. The road distance is 237 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Greenock without a car is to train which takes 4h 29m and costs £30 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Manchester to Greenock, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Greenock bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Manchester to Greenock train from?

Manchester to Greenock train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Manchester Oxford Road station.

Train, bus or fly from Manchester to Greenock?

The best way to get from Manchester to Greenock is to train which takes 4h 29m and costs £30 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £21 - £40 and takes 6h 16m, you could also fly, which costs £70 - £150 and takes 5h 18m.

Where does the Manchester to Greenock bus arrive?

Manchester to Greenock bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Manchester to Greenock train arrive?

Manchester to Greenock train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Preston station.

Can I drive from Manchester to Greenock?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Greenock is 237 miles. It takes approximately 3h 57m to drive from Manchester to Greenock.

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

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Where can I stay near Greenock?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to PrestonManchester Airport - Blackpool North / ...
2. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow CentralLondon Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
4h 29m
£31–137
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus StationUk030 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to West Stewart Street906 / ...
6h 16m
£22–38
Drive 235.6 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Greenock235.6 mi
3h 57m
£59–84
Fly Manchester Airport to Glasgow Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)MAN - GLA
5h 18m
£70–150
Bus via Manchester Central Coach Station
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Station590 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to West Stewart Street906 / ...
6h 21m
£34–54
Train to Liverpool, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkway
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LPL - GLA
5h 45m
£82–177
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BHX - GLA
5h 27m
£62–186
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHX - EDI
3. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Station
6h 12m
£68–200

Manchester to Greenock by train

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4h 29mAverage Duration

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Distance: 244.1 mi
Duration: 4h 29m

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

You can take a train from Manchester Oxford Road to Greenock West via Preston and Glasgow Central in around 4h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shudehill Interchange to West Stewart Street via Buchanan Bus Station in around 6h 16m.

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