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The best way to find a cheap train 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
2 h 17 m
Average
2 h 27 m
Trains per day
10
Distance
253 km
Of the 10 trains that leave Glasgow for Preston every day 10 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 train duration | 2 h 15 min |
Average train ticket price | $43 (€37) |
Train frequency | 25 a day |
Direct train | Yes, there are 25 direct trains a day |
Train providers | Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express, first_transpennine_express or Caledonian Sleeper |
Trains from Glasgow to Preston cover the 157 miles (253 km) long journey taking on average 2 h 15 min with our travel partners like Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express, first_transpennine_express or Caledonian Sleeper. Normally, there are 25 trains operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this route costs around $43 (€37), you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as $12 (€10). Travelers depart most frequently from Glasgow Central and arrive in Preston.
Virgin Trains, TransPennine Express and ScotRail trains will get you between Glasgow and Preston from $18 (€15). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
The Caledonian Sleeper is a train service operating in the United Kingdom. It offers overnight journeys between London, Scotland, the North of England and Wales. The service is operated by Serco and consists of two types of trains: the Classic Sleeper and the Lowland Sleeper. The Classic Sleeper offers comfortable sleeping berths, while the Lowland Sleeper offers reclining seats. Both trains offer onboard facilities such as Wi-Fi, power sockets, and complimentary tea and coffee. Ticket types include Standard, First Class and Solo. Standard tickets offer access to the lounge car, while First Class tickets include access to the lounge car and complimentary breakfast. Solo tickets are available for single travellers and offer access to the lounge car and a private sleeping berth. The most popular routes for the Caledonian Sleeper are London to Edinburgh, Glasgow and Inverness. Passengers can also travel from London to Aberdeen, Fort William and Dundee.
Caledonian Sleeper from Glasgow to Preston train information:
Passengers board the train most frequently from Glasgow Central, which is located around 1.1 miles (1.7 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Preston, located 1.4 miles (2.2 km) away from the city centre.
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