The average train between Greenock and Birmingham takes 5h 52m and the fastest train takes 4h 55m. There is a train service every few hours from Greenock to Birmingham. 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 Greenock and Birmingham. The earliest departure is at 5:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Greenock is at 11:32 PM which arrives into Birmingham at 9:06 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 5h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Greenock to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Greenock station and arriving at Birmingham station via Warrington Bank Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 52m.
Greenock to Birmingham train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glasgow Central station.
Greenock to Birmingham train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Book your Greenock to Birmingham train tickets online with ScotRail and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Greenock and Birmingham is 428 km. The road distance is 509 km.
You can take a train from Greenock West to Birmingham New Street via Glasgow Central and Warrington Bank Quay in around 6h 10m.