Cheapest
Average
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Glasgow to Preston is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
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Fastest Journey
3 h 15 m
Average
3 h 32 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
253 km
Of the 2 buses that leave Glasgow for Preston every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
Distance | 157 miles (253 km) |
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Average bus duration | 3 h 15 min |
Average bus ticket price | $22 (€19) |
Bus frequency | 3 a day |
Direct bus | Yes, there are 3 direct buses a day |
Bus companies | Megabus, National Express or FlixBus |
Buses from Glasgow to Preston cover the 157 miles (253 km) long journey taking on average 3 h 15 min with our travel partners like Megabus, National Express or FlixBus. Normally, there are 3 buses operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this route costs around $22 (€19), you can find the cheapest bus ticket for as low as $13 (€11). Travelers depart most frequently from Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station and arrive in Preston, Bus Station.
You can travel by bus between Glasgow and Preston with Megabus, National Express and FlixBus for as low as $14 (€11). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
Transpennine Express is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from Manchester and Liverpool to Scotland, the North East and Yorkshire. It offers a range of services, including express, regional and local trains. Express trains are the fastest, with journey times of up to three hours. Regional trains are slower, but offer more stops and a more relaxed atmosphere. Local trains are the slowest, but offer the most stops. Transpennine Express offers a range of ticket types, including single, return, group and season tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for Transpennine Express are Manchester to Edinburgh, Liverpool to Leeds and Manchester to York. These routes offer a convenient and comfortable way to travel between the cities.
Glasgow to Preston bus information with TransPennine Express:
Passengers board the bus most frequently from Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station, which is located around 0.7 miles (1.1 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Preston, Bus Station, located 1.2 miles (1.9 km) away from the city centre.
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