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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 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 train costs an average of $13.
Distance: 157 miles (253 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$49 Average price | $24 Average price Cheapest | $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* | 3h 6m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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.
Travel optionsfrom 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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus5:15 PM3h55Preston, Bus Station9:10 PMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station$271One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus5:15 PM3h55Preston, Bus Station9:10 PMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station$271One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- W333782:54 PM2h24Preston station (PRE)5:18 PMGlasgow Central (GLC)$561One-way0 transfers
Other options
- W3335710:54 AM2h31Preston station (PRE)1:25 PMGlasgow Central (GLC)$501One-way0 transfers
- W3321712:54 PM2h25Preston station (PRE)3:19 PMGlasgow Central (GLC)$561One-way0 transfers
W851892:05 PM2h38Preston station (PRE)4:43 PMGlasgow Central (GLC)$561One-way0 transfers
NX1812:25 AM4h20Preston, Bus Station6:45 AMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station$431One-way0 transfers
BA1373 · BA14988:00 PM3h30Manchester Airport11:30 PMGlasgow International Airport$3051One-way1 transfer- BA1369 · BA14964:35 PM5h05Manchester Airport9:40 PMGlasgow International Airport$3051One-way1 transfer
- BA1369 · BA14984:35 PM6h55Manchester Airport11:30 PMGlasgow International Airport$3051One-way1 transfer
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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.
- Around 17 flights per day.
- Around 7 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 Megabus, FlixBus, National Express to go to Glasgow by bus.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, Transpennine Express, Caledonian Sleeper, TransPennine Express to go to Glasgow by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with Megabus, FlixBus, National Express.
- 6 direct trains per day with Avanti West Coast, Transpennine Express, Caledonian Sleeper, TransPennine Express.
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