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Compare train and bus for Preston to Glasgow
Omio 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 €9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 54m. 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 €9, and a train costs an average of €16.
Distance: 157 miles (253 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€29 Average price | €21 Average price Cheapest |
3h 24m Average total duration Fastest 2h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 23m Average total duration 3h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Preston to Glasgow by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Preston to Glasgow is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Preston to Glasgow:
A train is $2 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Preston to Glasgow costing on average $15 (€12).
Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 23m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Preston and Glasgow as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Preston station (PRE) and arrive in Glasgow Central (GLC).
- Buses mostly depart from Preston, Bus Station and arrive in Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express, ScotRail, first_transpennine_express, Caledonian Sleeper to go to Glasgow by train.
- Travel with Megabus, FlixBus, National Express to go to Glasgow by bus.
- 6 direct trains per day with Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express, first_transpennine_express, Caledonian Sleeper.
- 2 direct buses per day with Megabus, FlixBus, National Express.
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