How to get from Preston to Glasgow
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You can get from Preston to Glasgow by train, bus or flight.
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To get from Preston to Glasgow on 22 May we recommend taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Travel Information between Preston and Glasgow
 | Distance | 157 miles (253 km) |
 | Available travel modes | Coach or train |
 | Ticket price range | £17 - £40 |
 | Cheapest mode | Coach • £17 • 3 h 55 min |
 | Fastest mode | Train • £40 • 2 h 20 min |
 | Popular travel companies | Megabus or First Transpennine Express |
Take a coach or train to travel 157 miles (253 km) to Glasgow from Preston. If speed is a priority, then a train is the best option with an average duration of 2 h 20 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a coach is the best option with prices starting as low as £17. The most popular travel providers which serve this trip are Megabus or First Transpennine Express among others. Travellers can even take a direct from Preston to Glasgow.
Travel Tips: Travel from Preston to Glasgow
You can travel between Preston and Glasgow 2 different ways: coach or train.
The cheapest way from Preston to Glasgow is by taking a coach. You can find average ticket prices around £17 compared to other travel options to Glasgow:
A coach is £23 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Preston to Glasgow costing on average £40.
The fastest way from Preston to Glasgow is by train with an average journey time of 2 h 20 min.
Other travel options to Glasgow from Preston can usually take longer:
In comparison, getting to Glasgow by coach can take on average 3 h 55 min.
Glasgow is approximately 157 miles (253 km) away from Preston.
The average frequency per day from Preston to Glasgow is:
- 16 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Preston to Glasgow as scheduled services by coach or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from Preston to Glasgow:
- Coaches mostly leave from Preston and tend to arrive in Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station.
- Trains mostly depart from Preston and arrive in Glasgow Central.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Preston to Glasgow:
- You can take a coach from Preston to Glasgow with Megabus. Cheap tickets can be found for £17 with Megabus from Preston to Glasgow.
- You can travel by train between Preston and Glasgow with First Transpennine Express, and you can find First Transpennine Express Preston to Glasgow tickets for £40 on Omio.
Before travelling from Preston to Glasgow, it’s good to know what ticket you can buy and how much it will cost in the next 7 days:
- The price of a coach ticket is £17 one way on average for this trip.
- The price of a train ticket for this journey is £40 one way on average.
But we recommend booking Preston to Glasgow tickets online a few months before your planned travel date to score the best deals and save money on your trip.
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