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Cheap train tickets from Glasgow to Preston

Showing times and prices for Oct 05

Cheapest

€15

Average

€24

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.

05:48AM2h27

Glasgow Central

08:15AMPreston

€151One-way

0 transfers

05:33AM2h25

Glasgow Central

07:58AMPreston

€151One-way

0 transfers

04:28AM2h27

Glasgow Central

06:55AMPreston

€151One-way

0 transfers

04:52AM2h50

Glasgow Central

07:42AMPreston

€371One-way

0 transfers

06:15AM2h33

Glasgow Central

08:48AMPreston

€411One-way

0 transfers

Train schedule from Glasgow to Preston

Showing trains for tomorrow, Thursday, October 5

Avanti West Coast

04:28AM2h27

Glasgow Central

06:55AMPreston

0 transfers

Transpennine Express

04:52AM2h50

Glasgow Central

07:42AMPreston

0 transfers

Avanti West Coast

05:33AM2h25

Glasgow Central

07:58AMPreston

0 transfers

Avanti West Coast

05:48AM2h27

Glasgow Central

08:15AMPreston

0 transfers

Transpennine Express

06:15AM2h33

Glasgow Central

08:48AMPreston

0 transfers

Avanti West Coast

06:30AM2h29

Glasgow Central

08:59AMPreston

0 transfers

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Fastest train times from Glasgow to Preston

Showing times and prices for Oct 05

Fastest Journey

2 h 25 m

Average

2 h 28 m

Trains per day

Distance

253 km

Of the 5 trains that leave Glasgow for Preston every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Fastest

05:33AM2h25

Glasgow Central

07:58AMPreston

€151One-way

0 transfers

04:28AM2h27

Glasgow Central

06:55AMPreston

€151One-way

0 transfers

05:48AM2h27

Glasgow Central

08:15AMPreston

€151One-way

0 transfers

06:30AM2h29

Glasgow Central

08:59AMPreston

€171One-way

0 transfers

06:15AM2h33

Glasgow Central

08:48AMPreston

€411One-way

0 transfers

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Overview: Train from Glasgow to Preston

	Distance	157 miles (253 km)
	Average train duration	2 h 15 min
	Average train ticket price	$31 (€28)
	Train frequency	26 a day
	Direct train	Yes, there are 26 direct trains a day
	Train companies	Transpennine Express, Avanti West Coast or London North Eastern Railway

Trains from Glasgow to Preston cover the 157 miles (253 km) long route taking on average 2 h 15 min with our travel partners like Transpennine Express, Avanti West Coast or London North Eastern Railway. Normally, there are 26 trains operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this trip costs around $31 (€28), you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as $31 (€28). Travelers depart most frequently from Glasgow Central and arrive in Preston.

FAQs: Trains from Glasgow to Preston

FAQs: Travel by train from Glasgow to Preston easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Glasgow to Preston.

Cheap train tickets from Glasgow to Preston can start from as little as $31 (€28) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Glasgow to Preston is $31 (€28); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The average journey time by train from Glasgow to Preston is 2 h 15 min to travel the 157 mile (253 km) long trip, with around there are 26 trains per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.

The train from Glasgow to Preston leaves at 7: 00 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

Yes, there are 26 direct trains a day from Glasgow to Preston with Transpennine Express or Avanti West Coast. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.

Take the Glasgow to Preston train with Transpennine Express, Avanti West Coast or London North Eastern Railway. However, it's always good to check out all possible train providers for the journey between Glasgow and Preston as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

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.

A trip to Preston from Glasgow is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2 h 15 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month to travel from Glasgow to Preston by train is November.

Yes, you can take a bus from Glasgow to Preston.

Important Stations and Airports for this connection

Glasgow

Preston

The major railway station for departures from Glasgow is Glasgow Central. Read all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Glasgow Central for your journey from Glasgow to Preston.

Glasgow Central Wifi

Amenities at station

Wifi

Lockers

Shopping

Parking

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Address

Gordon St, Glasgow G1 3SL, United Kingdom

Phone Number

+44 3457114141, +44 8450507080

Ticket Office Hours

Mon - Sat: 05: 30 - 21: 30 | Sun: 09: 15 - 21: 30

Public transit options for Glasgow Central

Bus lines: 6, 7, 18, 21, 75, 263, 267, 500 Airport Express
Train lines: West Coast Main Line, ScotRail, Avanti West Coast, LNER, TransPennine Express, CrossCountry, Caledonian Sleeper
Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus pick up / drop off on Gordon St.

Glasgow Queen Street Wifi

Amenities at station

Wifi

Parking

Accessibility

Address

Glasgow Queen Street station, North Hanover Street, George Square, Glasgow, Glasgow City, G1 2AF

Public transit options for Glasgow Queen Street

Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the bus stop on the bridge at Cathedral Street
Metro: Interchange station for SPT Subway

Glasgow Airport

Charing Cross (Glasgow) Shopping

Amenities at station

Shopping

Parking

ATM

Accessibility

Address

Charing Cross station, Elmbank Crescent, Glasgow, Glasgow City, G2 3HW

Public transit options for Charing Cross (Glasgow)

Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from Elmbank Gardens to the left of the station entrance

High Street (Glasgow) Shopping

Amenities at station

Shopping

Parking

Accessibility

Address

High Street station, High Street, Glasgow, Glasgow City, G1 1PZ

Public transit options for High Street (Glasgow)

Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off in front of the station on High Street

Queens Park (Glasgow) Parking

Amenities at station

Parking

Accessibility

Address

Queens Park (Glasgow) station, 492 Victoria Road, Queens Park, Glasgow City, G42 8PQ

Public transit options for Queens Park (Glasgow)

Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off on Victoria Road

Glasgow, Nithsdale Road

Glasgow, Telephone Exchange

Glasgow

Amenities at station

Accessibility

Address

N Hanover St, Glasgow G1 2AF, UK

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