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Compare train, bus, and flight for Glasgow to Preston
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Glasgow to Preston among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $36 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 1m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $36, while a flight costs an average of $470.
Distance: 157 miles (253 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$59 Average price | $36 Average price Cheapest | $470 Average price | $107 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 1m Average total duration Fastest 2h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 36m Average total duration 4h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 29m Average total duration 2h 29m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 9m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Glasgow to Preston
Compare the available ways to get from Glasgow to Preston, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Glasgow to Preston:
A bus is $23 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow to Preston costing on average $59.
A bus is $434 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Glasgow to Preston costing on average $470.
Other travel options to Preston take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 29m.
Bus takes on average 4h 36m.
The journey is about 38m faster (2h 31m by train vs 3h 9m by car) and roughly $49 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($59 vs $107). 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.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Glasgow to Preston
How to get from Glasgow to Preston by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Glasgow to Preston is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- W34029
5:33 AM 2h25 Glasgow Central (GLC) 7:58 AM Preston station (PRE) $20 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- W34029
5:33 AM 2h25 Glasgow Central (GLC) 7:58 AM Preston station (PRE) $20 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- W33903
8:00 AM 2h15 Glasgow Central (GLC) 10:15 AM Preston station (PRE) $42 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- W34271
5:48 AM 2h27 Glasgow Central (GLC) 8:15 AM Preston station (PRE) $28 1 One-way 0 transfers - W34028
7:36 AM 2h21 Glasgow Central (GLC) 9:57 AM Preston station (PRE) $35 1 One-way 0 transfers - W34039
8:38 AM 2h18 Glasgow Central (GLC) 10:56 AM Preston station (PRE) $42 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus10:20 AM 3h50 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station 2:10 PM Preston, Bus Station $21 1 One-way 0 transfers- NX181
11:00 PM 4h20 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station 3:20 AM Preston, Bus Station $48 1 One-way 0 transfers
- BA1485 · BA1384
5:35 PM 4h00 Glasgow International Airport 9:35 PM Manchester Airport $148 1 One-way 1 transfer - BA1483 · BA1382
3:30 PM 4h40 Glasgow International Airport 8:10 PM Manchester Airport $148 1 One-way 1 transfer - BA1483 · BA1384
3:30 PM 6h05 Glasgow International Airport 9:35 PM Manchester Airport $148 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Glasgow to Preston:
A bus is $23 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow to Preston costing on average $59.
A bus is $434 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Glasgow to Preston costing on average $470.
Other travel options to Preston take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 29m.
Bus takes on average 4h 36m.
- Around 14 flights per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Glasgow and Preston as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Glasgow International Airport and arrive in Manchester Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Glasgow Central (GLC) and arrive in Preston station (PRE).
- Buses mostly depart from Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station and arrive in Preston, Bus Station.
- Ferries mostly depart from Larne Port and arrive in Douglas.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Preston by bus.
- Travel with British Airways, BA Cityflyer to go to Preston by flight.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, Transpennine Express, Lumo, London North Eastern Railway, Northern Rail to go to Preston by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
- 8 direct trains per day with Avanti West Coast, Transpennine Express.
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