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

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There are 7 ways to get from Bolton 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 / ...
    4h 9m
    £55–137

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Ukn30 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to West Stewart Streetbus bus 906 / ...
    7h 18m
    £31–48

  3. Drive  223.2 mi

    1. Drive from Bolton to Greenockcar car 223.2 mi
    3h 50m
    £56–81

  4. Fly from Manchester Airport

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane MAN - GLA
    5h 30m
    £63–180

  5. Line 125 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Noel Street to Bus Stationbus bus 125
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 181
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to West Stewart Streetbus bus 906 / ...
    8h 17m
    £35–61

  6. Train to Liverpool, fly

    1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane LPL - GLA
    6h 2m
    £74–195

  7. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BHX - GLA
    6h 14m
    £70–164

Bolton to Greenock by train

Calendar224Weekly Trains
Duration4h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket£55Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 233.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 9m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Preston to Glasgow Central hourly. Tickets cost £65–110 and the journey takes 2h 19m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bolton Interchange to West Stewart Street via Shudehill Interchange and Buchanan Bus Station in around 7h 18m.

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