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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 $24 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 4m. 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 $24, while a train costs an average of $29.
Distance: 157 miles (253 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$29 Average price | $24 Average price Cheapest | $110 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 4m Average total duration Fastest 2h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 29m Average total duration 3h 59m 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 $5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Preston to Glasgow costing on average $29.
A bus is $232 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Preston to Glasgow costing on average $256.
Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 29m.
Flight takes on average 7h 49m.
The journey is about 32m faster (2h 34m by train vs 3h 6m by car) and roughly $80 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($29 vs $110). 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 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$161One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus5:15 PM3h55Preston, Bus Station9:10 PMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station$161One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- W337349:41 AM2h20Preston station (PRE)12:01 PMGlasgow Central (GLC)$321One-way0 transfers
Other options
W852046:03 PM2h35Preston station (PRE)8:38 PMGlasgow Central (GLC)$271One-way0 transfers- W8516910:03 AM2h39Preston station (PRE)12:42 PMGlasgow Central (GLC)$271One-way0 transfers
- W335745:41 PM2h22Preston station (PRE)8:03 PMGlasgow Central (GLC)$271One-way0 transfers
NX1812:25 AM4h20Preston, Bus Station6:45 AMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station$391One-way0 transfers
BA1369 · BA14924:45 PM3h30Manchester Airport8:15 PMGlasgow International Airport$1771One-way1 transfer- BA1371 · BA14966:10 PM4h05Manchester Airport10:15 PMGlasgow International Airport$1771One-way1 transfer
- BA1371 · BA14986:10 PM5h00Manchester Airport11:10 PMGlasgow International Airport$1771One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Preston to Glasgow:
A bus is $5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Preston to Glasgow costing on average $29.
A bus is $232 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Preston to Glasgow costing on average $256.
Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 29m.
Flight takes on average 7h 49m.
- 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 FlixBus, Megabus, National Express to go to Glasgow by bus.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, Transpennine Express, Lumo, Caledonian Sleeper, TransPennine Express to go to Glasgow by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Megabus, National Express.
- 6 direct trains per day with Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, TransPennine Express.
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