Glasgow to Preston bus with Megabus

Sat, 25 Jan
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Cheap coach tickets from Glasgow to Preston

Showing times and prices for 25 Jan

Cheapest

The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Glasgow to Preston is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

Cheapest
FlixBus
13:004h40
Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
17:40Preston, Carlisle Street
£151One-way
0 changes
2nd Cheapest
FlixBus
10:303h50
Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
14:20Preston, Carlisle Street
£181One-way
0 changes
National Express
23:004h15
Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
03:15Preston, Carlisle Street
£351One-way
0 changes

Glasgow to Preston bus times

Showing buses for tomorrow, Saturday 25 January
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChangesTickets
FlixBus
FlixBus
FlixBusFlixBus
10:30 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station3h50 14:20 Preston, Carlisle Street0 changesDirect
FlixBus
FlixBus
FlixBusFlixBus
13:00 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station4h40 17:40 Preston, Carlisle Street0 changesDirect
National Express
NX181
National ExpressNX181
23:00 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station4h15 03:15 Preston, Carlisle Street0 changesDirect

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Bus times from Glasgow to Preston

Showing times and prices for 25 Jan

Fastest Journey

3 h 50 m

Average

4 h 15 m

Buses per day

3

Distance

253 km

Of the 3 buses that leave Glasgow for Preston every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Fastest
FlixBus
10:303h50
Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
14:20Preston, Carlisle Street
£181One-way
0 changes
2nd Fastest
National Express
23:004h15
Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
03:15Preston, Carlisle Street
£351One-way
0 changes
FlixBus
13:004h40
Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
17:40Preston, Carlisle Street
£151One-way
0 changes

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Glasgow to Preston

Buses from Glasgow to Preston run on average 3 times per day, taking around 4h 11m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £8 if you book in advance.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
253 km
Average bus duration
4h 11m
Cheapest ticket price
£8
Buses per day
3
Direct buses
3
Bus providers
4
Fastest bus
3h 15m
First bus
01:25
Last bus
23:55
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Coach companies: Megabus, National Express and FlixBus Glasgow to Preston

For as little as £10 you can travel by coach to Preston from Glasgow with Megabus, National Express and FlixBus. Omio will show you the best deals, timetables and tickets available for this route.

National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance coach provider operating over 550 coaches per day and serving over 900 destinations across the UK. National Express also operates coach services to all major UK airports, such as Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol, 24 hours a day. All National Express coaches have air conditioning and provide free WiFi access along with onboard entertainment. Most coaches come with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. For your coach to Preston from Glasgow, you can select from three ticket fares: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare.

Glasgow to Preston coach information with National Express:

  • Average Duration: 4 h 15 min
  • Cheapest Price: £36

FAQs: Glasgow to Preston coach

FAQs: Take the bus from Glasgow to Preston with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from Glasgow to Preston.
FAQs
Cheap coach tickets from Glasgow to Preston can start from as little as £7 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Glasgow to Preston is £17; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The coach time to Preston from Glasgow is on average 3 h 15 min   for the 157 mile long journey, but the time it takes to go to Preston from Glasgow by coach can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The first coach from Glasgow to Preston leaves at 01: 25. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last coach from Glasgow to Preston leaves at 23: 50.
Yes, there are 3 direct coaches a day from Glasgow to Preston with Megabus, National Express or FlixBus. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct coaches.
For the best Glasgow to Preston coach to buy, you can travel safely and comfortably with Megabus, National Express or FlixBus. However, it's always good to check all possible coach companies with services to Preston from Glasgow to compare what amenities they may offer.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station, which is located around 0.7 miles (1.1 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Preston, Bus Station, located 1.2 miles (1.9 km) away from the city centre.

A trip to Preston from Glasgow is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 3 h 15 min each way. Check with Omio app   the best way to travel.
The cheapest month to travel from Glasgow to Preston by coach is August.
You have options as you can travel from Glasgow to Preston 2 different ways: train or coach.

Important Stations and Airports in Glasgow and Preston

Glasgow
Preston
The major coach station for departures in Glasgow is Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station for your trip from Glasgow to Preston.
Glasgow, Buchanan Bus StationWifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 05:00-23:59
Car connection
Killermont Street
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Cafeteria Buchanan (in the station)
  • Coffee Express (in the station)
  • Fast Bites (in the station).
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transport options for Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
  • Bus: 500, 900, 38, 60A Train: Queen Street Station Metro: Buchanan Street
The major coach station for arrivals in Preston is Preston, Bus Station. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Preston, Bus Station for your trip to Preston from Glasgow.
Preston, Bus Station

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