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Fastest Journey
2 h 16 m
Average
2 h 30 m
Trains per day
8
Distance
253 km
Of the 8 trains that leave Glasgow for Preston every day 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
Distance | 157 miles | |
Average train duration | 2 h 16 min | |
Average train ticket price | £33 (€38) | |
Direct train | Yes | |
Train providers | Avanti West Coast, Transpennine Express, Caledonian Sleeper or TransPennine Express Service |
Trains from Glasgow to Preston cover the 157 miles long route taking on average 2 h 16 min with our travel partners like Avanti West Coast, Transpennine Express, Caledonian Sleeper or TransPennine Express Service. There are direct train services available. While the average ticket price for this trip costs around £33, you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as £12. Travellers depart most frequently from Glasgow Central and arrive in Preston.
First TransPennine Express 3 trains will get you from Glasgow to Preston from £12. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Glasgow to Preston train information with First TransPennine Express 3:
There are frequent train services from Glasgow to Preston daily. Direct services to Preston take around 2h 30min while connecting services on average have a total journey time of 3h 30min. Departure times vary from weekdays to weekends, with frequent services departing on average every 1-2h.
Daily departures and the first and last trains vary daily on this route. Generally speaking, first trains from Glasgow to Preston depart around 04:20 from Monday to Friday, with services running roughly every 40-60min until around 20:00 when the last train leaves Glasgow Central station. Train services also infrequently depart from Glasgow Queen Street (connecting in Edinburgh Waverley). At weekends, first trains also depart at around 04:20. The next available train normally leaves at 07:00, with departures after that roughly every 2h until the last train at about 18:30.
Direct trains from Glasgow Central to Preston can take between 2h 20min-2h 40min, on average, making them the fastest services on this route. Some services depart from Glasgow Queen Street station, with a change in Edinburgh Waverley station, and take around 3h 30min to Preston.
train from Glasgow. Source: Shutterstock
Departure train stations:Trains to Preston generally depart from Glasgow Central station, with a few services also operating from Queen Street. Both Glasgow Central and Queen Street stations are located right in the city centre. Glasgow Central is only a 4-min walk from Princes Street Shopping Centre, whilst Queen Street is 1min from George Square and 6min from the Buchanan Galleries. There are various public transport options near the stations, including rail and bus services. Both stations feature plenty of stores, coffee shops and restaurants, as well as accessible seating areas, toilets and step-free access throughout. There are also customer help points available to assist passengers with disabilities or reduced mobility.
Arrival train station: All trains arrive at Preston Railway station, just a short walk from Fishergate High Street. Here, you'll find Fishergate Shopping Centre (5-min walk) and St. George's Shopping Centre (10-min walk). Preston station offers step-free access to all platforms, and wheelchairs are available upon request. There are also accessible toilets, seating areas, as well as baby-changing and bike storage facilities.
The main companies operating trains to Preston from Glasgow are Avanti West Coast and TransPennine Express. Both companies operate direct and 1-stop services to Preston, with trains departing at similar times, intervals and with around the same total journey times.
There aren't any overnight trains from Glasgow to Preston, although first services begin around 04:20 daily, usually arriving in Preston at about 07:00. Last trains depart around 19:00-20:00 on weekdays and weekends.
Avanti West Coast trains depart frequently from Glasgow Central, with their first service available at 05:30 and running hourly until about 20:00 on weekdays. At weekends, their trains to Preston run hourly from about 04:20 until around 15:00. As schedules can change frequently, always check in advance the first and last trains for your chosen dates, especially if opting for a same-day return ticket.
Trains run by TransPennine Express depart frequently from Glasgow Central on weekdays and at weekends, with their first service beginning around 04:20 and their last finishing around 19:00 on different days of the week.
Are you concerned about the environmental cost of travelling? We have good news! Trains are the most sustainable way to travel nowadays, both for getting around inside your city and discovering the rest of the country. People who choose to commute by train instead of using cars or buses drastically reduce their carbon footprint, and they can make the best of their available free time on their journey to rest or keep themselves entertained. With frequent trains servicing this route, you'll see that this is an efficient and practical mode of transportation. You can research affordable fares for trains from Glasgow to Preston on Omio.
TransPennine Express and Avanti West Coast trains have First- and Standard-Class seats available, with First-Class areas offering Wi-Fi and catering on most services. Avanti West Coast also offers Standard Premium seating, which is more comfortable and provides access to Wi-Fi and Avanti media. If you're travelling with a bike, you'll need to reserve your spot in advance with both providers, as there is limited availability for bike spaces on board. Your pet can travel with you - but bear in mind that they may be required to travel in a pet carrier or at least be on a lead. Both companies limit the number of pets you can bring to two per passenger. Assistance animals travel free of charge. If you need help during your trip, you can use Passenger Assist on First TransPennine Express and Avanti West Coast trains, a service for the elderly and passengers with reduced mobility or disabilities.
As a rule, the best way to save on train fares is to travel outside peak hours, generally in the late morning to early afternoon (from 10:00-15:00) and again in the evening (from 19:00 onwards). Choosing to travel during the early morning or late evening can be cost-efficient as well. Travelling at weekends and on bank holidays also tends to be more expensive, so if you can travel around these dates, you'll be more likely to snatch a good deal. Opting for midweek journeys, booking your tickets in advance, and being flexible with your travel dates is also helpful to get good deals. If you're looking for inspiration for your next destination after securing your tickets to Preston, visit our online travel magazine The Window Seat.
most iconic monuments in Preston. Source: Shutterstock
Preston is a charming city with beautiful green spaces, such as the Avenham and Miller Park near the river, particularly popular with families and those who enjoy the outdoors. In the park café, visitors can also sit down for hot drinks during the summer months. There are several other popular parks in the Preston area, including Moor Park, Haslam Park and Ashton Park. Anyone passionate about wildlife might want to head to the Turbary Woods Owl and Bird of Prey Sanctuary or the Brockholes visitor centre. If you want to know more about the history of Preston, here are some other museums and historical places you should check out:
When travelling this route, Omio customers are departing most frequently from Glasgow Central and arriving in Preston.
The most popular departure train station with passengers for this route, called Glasgow Central, is located 1.1 miles (1.7 km) from the city centre of Glasgow.
The most popular arrival train station, Preston, is located 1.4 miles (2.2 km) away from the city centre of Preston.
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