- Must visit
Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum
Glasgow’s flagship museum with major art, natural history, arms and armor, and Scottish collections in a grand red-sandstone building.
Cheapest price
$27
Average price
$63
Fastest journey
2 h 19 m
Average duration
2 h 21 m
Trains per day
20
Distance
253 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Preston to Glasgow is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Preston to Glasgow will cost around $63 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $27.
Of the 20 trains that leave Preston for Glasgow on Sat, Jun 20, 19 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 20 the direct trains cover the 253 km distance in an average of 2 h 21 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 19 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest trains will take 2 h 23 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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W33738Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Preston to Glasgow among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 31m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $14, and a flight costs an average of $144.
Distance: 157 miles (253 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$49 Average price | $24 Average price Cheapest | $271 Average price | $109 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 1m Average total duration Fastest 2h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 27m Average total duration 3h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 54m Average total duration 5h 54m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 6m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Preston to Glasgow:
A bus is $25 (€20) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Preston to Glasgow costing on average $49 (€40).
A bus is $247 (€202) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Preston to Glasgow costing on average $271 (€222).
Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 57m.
Flight takes on average 5h 54m.
The journey is about 35m faster (2h 31m by train vs 3h 6m by car) and roughly $60 (€49) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($49 (€40) vs $109 (€89)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Avanti West Coast, Transpennine Express, Caledonian Sleeper, TransPennine Express.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Preston to Glasgow trains for today, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
C01318 | Delayed 6:06 PM 6:41 PMPreston station (PRE) | 2h25 | 8:19 PM 8:19 PMGlasgow Central (GLC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W34287 | Delayed 6:03 PM 6:53 PMPreston station (PRE) | 2h20 | 9:13 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y14751+ L88598 | On time 7:07 PM Preston station (PRE) | 2h57 | 10:04 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 transfer | |
Y14751+ L88598 | On time 7:07 PM Preston station (PRE) | 2h57 | 10:04 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 transfer | |
W34169 | On time 7:42 PM Preston station (PRE) | 2h27 | 10:09 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C01321 | On time 8:41 PM Preston station (PRE) | 2h32 | 11:13 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W34288 | On time 8:54 PM Preston station (PRE) | 2h24 | 11:18 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W34180 | On time 9:42 PM Preston station (PRE) | 2h27 | 12:09 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, June 20 | |||||
W85181 | 12:04 PM Preston station (PRE) | 2h35 | 2:39 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W33379 | 12:41 PM Preston station (PRE) | 2h19 | 3:00 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C01371 | 12:54 PM Preston station (PRE) | 2h24 | 3:18 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W85187 | 1:09 PM Preston station (PRE) | 2h37 | 3:46 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W33738 | 1:41 PM Preston station (PRE) | 2h23 | 4:04 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W85190 | 2:03 PM Preston station (PRE) | 2h39 | 4:42 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W33773 | 2:41 PM Preston station (PRE) | 2h20 | 5:01 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C01373 | 2:54 PM Preston station (PRE) | 2h26 | 5:20 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W33793 | 3:41 PM Preston station (PRE) | 2h20 | 6:01 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W85194 | 4:04 PM Preston station (PRE) | 2h35 | 6:39 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W33395 | 4:42 PM Preston station (PRE) | 2h27 | 7:09 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W33795 | 4:53 PM Preston station (PRE) | 2h24 | 7:17 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W85198 | 5:01 PM Preston station (PRE) | 2h48 | 7:49 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W33574 | 5:41 PM Preston station (PRE) | 2h22 | 8:03 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W85204 | 6:03 PM Preston station (PRE) | 2h35 | 8:38 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Preston to Glasgow run on average 7 times per day, taking around 2h 31m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $13 (€11) if you book in advance.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:22, the last at 21:43. The fastest train covers the 157 miles (253 km) distance in 2h 20m.
Distance 157 miles (253 km) |
Average train duration 2h 31m |
Cheapest ticket price $13 (€11) |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 2h 20m |
First train 4:22 AM |
Last train 9:43 PM |
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Best time to book 14 days |
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Glasgow’s flagship museum with major art, natural history, arms and armor, and Scottish collections in a grand red-sandstone building.
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Glasgow’s best-known pedestrian shopping street, lively and central, with grand architecture and frequent street performers.
Stylish central district with historic warehouses, public art, and a strong mix of heritage streets and contemporary city energy.
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Moderate by UK standards. Pubs, casual dining and transit are fair value, while hotels and central restaurants cost more on weekends and during events.
About 10-12.5% in restaurants if service is not included. Round up in taxis. Small tips are optional in cafes, pubs and for hotel staff.
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