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Compare train, bus, and flight 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 an average ticket price of $32 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 0m. 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 $32, while a flight costs an average of $494.
Distance: 157 miles (253 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$53 Average price | $32 Average price Cheapest | $494 Average price | $108 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 0m Average total duration Fastest 2h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 37m Average total duration 4h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 35m Average total duration 2h 35m Onboard + 2h 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 |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Preston to Glasgow
Compare the available ways to get from Preston to Glasgow, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Preston to Glasgow:
A bus is $21 (€18) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Preston to Glasgow costing on average $53 (€45).
A bus is $462 (€388) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Preston to Glasgow costing on average $494 (€414).
Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 35m.
Bus takes on average 4h 37m.
The journey is about 36m faster (2h 30m by train vs 3h 6m by car) and roughly $55 (€46) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($53 (€45) vs $108 (€90)). 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.
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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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
4:15 PM 3h55 Preston 8:10 PM Glasgow $22 1 One-way 0 transfers
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4:15 PM 3h55 Preston 8:10 PM Glasgow $22 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
4:15 PM 3h55 Preston 8:10 PM Glasgow $22 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
5:15 PM 3h55 Preston 9:10 PM Glasgow $23 1 One-way 0 transfers
1:25 AM 4h20 Preston 5:45 AM Glasgow $48 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Preston to Glasgow:
A bus is $21 (€18) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Preston to Glasgow costing on average $53 (€45).
A bus is $462 (€388) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Preston to Glasgow costing on average $494 (€414).
Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 35m.
Bus takes on average 4h 37m.
- Around 16 flights per day.
- Around 8 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, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Manchester Airport and arrive in Glasgow International Airport.
- 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.
- Ferries mostly depart from Douglas and arrive in Larne Port.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, Transpennine Express, Lumo, London North Eastern Railway to go to Glasgow by train.
- Travel with British Airways, BA Cityflyer, Loganair to go to Glasgow by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express to go to Glasgow by bus.
- 7 direct trains per day with Avanti West Coast, Transpennine Express.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, National Express.
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