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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Train | Glasgow Central | Preston (Lancs), Rail Station | Cheapest | ||||
 | Train | Glasgow Central | Preston (Lancs), Rail Station | Fastest | ||||
| Train | Glasgow Central | Preston (Lancs), Rail Station | No tags | ||||
| Train | Glasgow Central | Preston (Lancs), Rail Station | No tags | ||||
| Train | Glasgow Central | Preston (Lancs), Rail Station | No tags |
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Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Preston. The journey takes about 3 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $24, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Glasgow to Preston by train
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the train ticket from Glasgow to Preston?
The cheapest train tickets from Glasgow to Preston start from $20. The average price for this train route is around $41. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Glasgow to Preston?
The average train ride duration from Glasgow to Preston is 2h 29m, covering a distance of 158 miles (255 km). The quickest train can get you there in 2h 15m and is operated by Avanti West Coast.
Which train operators service the Glasgow to Preston route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 11 trains available per day, including services from Avanti West Coast, Transpennine Express.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Glasgow to Preston?
The earliest train departs from Glasgow to Preston at 7:09am. And the latest train departs at 6:34pm.
What is the best train operator from Glasgow to Preston?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Avanti West Coast, with an average rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars based on 42 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Glasgow to Preston?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Transpennine Express has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator has the most timely service from Glasgow to Preston?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely train operator on this route is Avanti West Coast, with a punctuality rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Glasgow to Preston?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Transpennine Express, with a cleanliness rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Glasgow to Preston was searched and found on Dec 15, 2025 with a price of $22To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Glasgow to Preston, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $22 to $191 for a train ticket from Glasgow to Preston based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $22 which is on 2025-12-15.
