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

The cheapest way to get from Greenock to Manchester is to bus which costs £29 - £45 and takes 5h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Greenock to Manchester is to drive which takes 4h 1m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Greenock and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Greenock to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Stance 1 and arriving at Shudehill Interchange via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Greenock and Manchester?

No, there is no direct train from Greenock to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Greenock West and arriving at Manchester Oxford Road via Glasgow Central and Lancaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.

How far is it from Greenock to Manchester?

The distance between Greenock and Manchester is 245 miles. The road distance is 237.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Greenock to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 4h 28m and costs £70 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from Greenock to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Greenock to Manchester bus from?

Greenock to Manchester bus services, operated by McGills Buses, depart from Stance 1 station.

Where do I catch the Greenock to Manchester train from?

Greenock to Manchester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Glasgow Central station.

Train, bus or fly from Greenock to Manchester?

The best way to get from Greenock to Manchester is to train which takes 4h 28m and costs £70 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £45 and takes 5h 56m, you could also fly, which costs £60 - £180 and takes 4h 57m.

Where does the Greenock to Manchester bus arrive?

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

Where does the Greenock to Manchester train arrive?

Greenock to Manchester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Lancaster station.

Can I drive from Greenock to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Greenock to Manchester is 237 miles. It takes approximately 4h 1m to drive from Greenock to Manchester.

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

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Lancastertrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Lancaster to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain Barrow-in-Furness - Manchester Airport / ...
4h 28m
£74–145
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Stance 1 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 906 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus Ukn30 / ...
5h 56m
£29–45
Drive 235.8 mi
1. Drive from Greenock to Manchestercar 235.8 mi
4h 1m
£59–85
Fly to Manchester Airport
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane GLA - MAN
4h 57m
£60–173
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Stance 1 to Waterloo Lanebus 906 / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestontrain
3. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadillytrain
4h 42m
£54–134
Bus via Manchester Central Coach Station
1. Take the bus from Stance 1 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 906 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 181 / ...
7h 1m
£35–60
Fly to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Liverpool (LPL)plane GLA - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadillytrain
5h 57m
£71–188
Fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadillytrain
5h 36m
£67–156

Greenock to Manchester by train

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Distance: 244.1 mi
Duration: 4h 28m

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

You can take a train from Greenock West to Manchester Oxford Road via Glasgow Central and Lancaster in around 4h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stance 1 to Shudehill Interchange via Buchanan Bus Station in around 5h 56m.

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