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Travel Information from Preston to Glasgow

Distance	157 miles (253 km)
Available travel modes	Train or bus

Travel 157 miles (253 km) by train or bus between Preston and Glasgow. Travelers can even take a direct from Preston to Glasgow.

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Compare train and bus for Preston to Glasgow

	Train	Bus
Cheapest price	€15	€10Cheapest
Average price	€30	€15Cheapest
Average duration	2h 20m	3h 50m
Direct Options
First departure	4:22 AM	1:25 AM
Last departure	9:44 PM	11:55 PM
No. of daily departures	6	3
Companies	Scotrail Transpennine Express Cross Country Avanti West Coast Caledonian Sleeper	FlixBus Megabus National Express

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from Preston to Glasgow

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.

05:36AM2h46

Preston station (PRE)

08:22AMGlasgow Central (GLC)

$411One-way

0 transfers

Cheapest

05:36AM2h46

Preston station (PRE)

08:22AMGlasgow Central (GLC)

$411One-way

0 transfers

Fastest

05:36AM2h46

Preston station (PRE)

08:22AMGlasgow Central (GLC)

$411One-way

0 transfers

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Travel on ScotRail, FlixBus and National Express travel from Preston to Glasgow at great prices. Omio finds you travel times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies all in one place.

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Scotrail is a train operating company in Scotland, providing rail services throughout the country. It operates a wide range of services, from commuter trains to long-distance intercity services. The company operates a variety of train types, including the Class 380, Class 385, Class 156, Class 158 and Class 170. These trains offer a range of onboard facilities, such as free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and comfortable seating. Scotrail also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Off-Peak, and Anytime tickets. The most popular routes for Scotrail include Glasgow to Edinburgh, Glasgow to Inverness, and Edinburgh to Aberdeen.

Cross Country trains are a UK-based train operator that provides services across the country including trains to Glasgow from Preston. They offer a range of services, from express services to local services, and have a variety of ticket types to suit different needs. Their express services, such as the CrossCountry Voyager and CrossCountry XC Trains, offer a fast and comfortable journey, with onboard facilities such as free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a selection of snacks and drinks. Their local services, such as the CrossCountry Regional and CrossCountry Regional Express, provide a more leisurely journey, with stops at smaller stations along the way. They also offer a range of ticket types, such as Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak tickets, to suit different budgets and travel needs. The most popular routes for Cross Country trains include London to Birmingham, Manchester to Edinburgh, and Bristol to Reading.

FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost travel companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance travel at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.

National Express is the leading travel company for routes throughout the United Kingdom, operating over 550 travel a day and serving over 900 destinations across the country. National Express even offers routes to and from major UK airports like Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol 24 hours a day at affordable prices for the budget traveler in mind. All National Express travel are air-conditioned and provide free WiFi and onboard entertainment. Most travel are equipped with seat belts and power outlets in each seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. You can select between three ticket types for the Preston - Glasgow travel: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare. Refundable tickets provide more flexibility than other ticket options, meaning you can cancel or change your ticket easily, should you need to.

FAQs: Travel from Preston to Glasgow

FAQs: Travel to Glasgow 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 Preston to Glasgow.

You can get from Preston to Glasgow by train or bus.

You should expect to travel around 157 miles (253 km) between Preston and Glasgow.

Omio customers who travel from Preston to Glasgow often also extend their vacation to go to London, Edinburgh, Manchester, Liverpool or Blackpool. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Glasgow and these popular destinations at a great price.