Cheapest
Average
The best way to find a cheap fare is to book your ticket as far in advance as you can and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Preston to Glasgow will cost around £ 16 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only £ 16.
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Fastest Journey
3 h 55 m
Average
3 h 55 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
253 km
Of the 2 buses that leave Preston for Glasgow every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 253 km distance in an average of 3 h 55 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 55 m .
The slowest buses will take 3 h 55 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Distance | 157 miles (253 km) | |
Average coach duration | 3 h 55 min | |
Average coach ticket price | £17 (€19) | |
Direct coach | Yes | |
Coach companies | National Express or Megabus |
Coaches from Preston to Glasgow cover the 157 miles (253 km) long journey taking on average 3 h 55 min with our travel partners like National Express or Megabus. There are direct coach services available. While the average ticket price for this trip costs around £17, you can find the cheapest coach ticket for as low as £16. Travellers depart most frequently from Preston and arrive in Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station.
You can travel by coach between Preston and Glasgow with National Express for as low as £16. When you search for timetables and tickets, Omio will show you the best route.
National Express is the leading coach operator for routes throughout the United Kingdom, operating over 550 coaches 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 traveller in mind. All National Express coaches are air-conditioned and provide free WiFi and onboard entertainment. Most coaches 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 coach: 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.
National Express 's current ticket policies due to COVID-19 for your coach between Preston and Glasgow are the following:
There are a few coach stations in Preston to start your route from including Preston, Preston, Fishergate (Railway Station) and Preston, Bus Station. In Glasgow you have a few coach station options to choose from for your arrival including Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow, Hampden Park and Glasgow.
Omio customers travelling this route depart most frequently from Preston and arrive in Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station.
The most popular departure coach station with passengers for this journey, called Preston, is located 1.4 miles (2.2 km) from the city centre of Preston.
The most popular arrival coach station, Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station, is located 0.3 miles (457 m) away from the city centre of Glasgow.
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