The average train between Blackburn and Greenock takes 4h 23m and the fastest train takes 3h 16m. There is a train service every few hours from Blackburn to Greenock. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Blackburn and Greenock. The earliest departure is at 6:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Blackburn is at 11:37 PM which arrives into Greenock at 8:08 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 4h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 16m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Blackburn to Greenock. However, there are services departing from Blackburn station and arriving at Greenock station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.
Blackburn to Greenock train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Preston station.
Blackburn to Greenock train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Glasgow Central station.
Book your Blackburn to Greenock train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and 3 other operators.
The distance between Blackburn and Greenock is 284.6 km. The road distance is 363 km.
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.