The cheapest and fastest trains from Preston to Port Glasgow
Cheapest price
£85
Average price
£141
Fastest journey
3 h 1 m
Average duration
3 h 8 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
272 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Preston to Port Glasgow is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Preston to Port Glasgow will cost around £141 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £85.
To travel from Preston to Port Glasgow you need to make at least one change.






Travel Information
Compare train for Preston to Port Glasgow
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Preston to Port Glasgow among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £26. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 56m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £26, and a train costs an average of £85.
Distance: 272 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£142 Average Price | £29 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 26m Average total duration Fastest 2h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 4m Average total duration 5h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Preston to Port Glasgow train times
The table below shows live departures for Preston to Port Glasgow trains for tomorrow, Wednesday 4 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 06:44 Preston | 3h15 | 09:59 Port Glasgow | 1 change | |
![]() | 08:14 Preston | 3h07 | 11:21 Port Glasgow | 1 change | |
![]() | 08:58 Preston | 3h01 | 11:59 Port Glasgow | 1 change | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Preston to Port Glasgow
Trains from Preston to Port Glasgow run on average 2 times per day, taking around 2h 56m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £85 but you can travel from only £26 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:36, the last at 05:36. The fastest train covers the 272 km distance in 2h 47m.
Distance 272 km |
Average train duration 2h 56m |
Cheapest ticket price £85 |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 2h 47m |
First train 05:36 |
Last train 05:36 |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast, first_transpennine_express from Preston to Port Glasgow trainsAvanti West Coast, first_transpennine_express trains will get you between Preston and Port Glasgow from £26. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Preston to Port Glasgow train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Preston to Port Glasgow by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Port Glasgow, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Preston and Port Glasgow
- 5:30 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Friday
- 6:30 AM - 7:00 PM Saturday
- 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24 hours, located adjacent to the station with access from Butler Street.
- Rise
- The Olive Tree Brasserie
- Turtle Bay
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- £0.30
- Holiday Inn Express Preston - South
- Delta Hotels Preston
- Macdonald Tickled Trout Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Enterprise
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-3 for long-distance services
- Hall 2: platforms 4-6 for regional and local services
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Northern, Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express services
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:15 - 00:00 Sunday 07:45 - 00:00
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: This is a Category B station. Ramp to platform 1, path to platform 2 and connecting footbridge with stairs between platforms Blue Badge parking bays: 2
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1. A key is available from the Ticket Office upon request. The toilet facilities are only available during Ticket Office opening hours. Radar - National Key Scheme
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off outside the station on Princes Street
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