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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: May 4 at
    Departure city: Glasgow
    Departure location: Glasgow Central
    Arrival time: May 4 at
    Destination city: Preston
    Destination location: Preston (Lancs), Rail Station
    Operated by: Avanti West CoastAvanti West Coast
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: May 4 at
    Departure city: Glasgow
    Departure location: Glasgow Central
    Arrival time: May 4 at
    Destination city: Preston
    Destination location: Preston (Lancs), Rail Station
    Operated by: Avanti West CoastAvanti West Coast
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 4 at
    Departure city: Glasgow
    Departure location: Glasgow Central
    Arrival time: May 4 at
    Destination city: Preston
    Destination location: Preston (Lancs), Rail Station
    Operated by: Avanti West CoastAvanti West Coast
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 4 at
    Departure city: Glasgow
    Departure location: Glasgow Central
    Arrival time: May 4 at
    Destination city: Preston
    Destination location: Preston (Lancs), Rail Station
    Operated by: Avanti West CoastAvanti West Coast
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 4 at
    Departure city: Glasgow
    Departure location: Glasgow Central
    Arrival time: May 4 at
    Destination city: Preston
    Destination location: Preston (Lancs), Rail Station
    Operated by: Avanti West CoastAvanti West Coast
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 3 ways to go from Glasgow to Preston.

Bus
Average Price$10 - $175Average Duration4h 15m
6kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$21 - $185Average Duration2h 40m
6kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Fastest
Carpool
Average Price$28 - $28Average Duration3h 20m
11kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Glasgow to Preston

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Preston. The journey takes about 2 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $21, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

10train per day
2h 40mAverage Duration
$21Cheapest ticket
6kgCO₂ emissions

Train Glasgow to Preston: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$60
Average train trip duration2h 40m
Number of daily trains10
Earliest train departure7:11am
Distance158 miles (254 km)
Latest train departure8:10pm

Glasgow to Preston Train

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Glasgow to Preston was searched and found on May 4, 2025 with a price of $27

To 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 $27 to $110 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 $27 which is on 2025-05-04.

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No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Preston, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Glasgow and Preston, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from Glasgow to Preston while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while traveling more than 17,000 km.

Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.

One of the deepest train stations in the world is in Kiev. Located at a depth of 105 m, it was designed in this way to serve as a shelter in the event of an attack. The second deepest station is in China. Badaling station is located 60 m under the Great Wall of China!

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