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How to get fromPreston to Greenockby train, bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
    3h 12m
    £70–135

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Uk030
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to West Stewart Streetbus bus 906 / ...
    5h 4m
    £28–90

  3. Drive 204.5 mi

    1. Drive from Preston to Greenockcar car 204.5 mi
    3h 26m
    £50–72

  4. Train to Manchester Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane MAN - GLA
    6h 19m
    £73–178

  5. Bus via Meikle Earnock

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 181
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to West Stewart Streetbus bus 906 / ...
    5h 32m
    £44–93

  6. Train to Liverpool, fly

    1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane LPL - GLA
    6h 27m
    £78–188

  7. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BHX - GLA
    5h 31m
    £74–170

Preston to Greenock by train

Calendar222Weekly Trains
Duration3h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket£70Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 213.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 12m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Preston to Glasgow Central hourly. Tickets cost £65–120 and the journey takes 2h 19m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to West Stewart Street via Buchanan Bus Station in around 5h 4m.

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