How to travel from Glasgow to Preston, United Kingdom

The distance between Glasgow and Preston is around 295km (183 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 20m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Glasgow to Preston by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Preston.

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £80($95)
Operated byAvanti West Coast+ 2 others
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plane
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Plane and Train

Fly from Glasgow (GLA) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Preston.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Flight time1h 50m
  • Typical cost
    £79($95)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Preston Coach Station.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    £20($24)
Operated byMegabus UK+ 2 others
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Drive

Drive to Preston.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Distance295km (183 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Glasgow and Preston

There are several options for getting from Glasgow to Preston by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £20 ($24) and will take around 3h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £80 ($95).

The distance between Glasgow and Preston is around 295km (183 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 254km (158 miles)

It takes around 2h 20m to get from Glasgow and Preston by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Glasgow to Preston is to take the train which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx £80 ($95).

The cheapest way to travel between Glasgow and Preston, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £20 ($24) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Glasgow and Preston. It typically takes around 2h 20m and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Glasgow and Preston with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 2h 20m.

Avanti West Coast and TransPennine Express Service run train services between Glasgow and Preston. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 20m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Glasgow and Preston. It typically takes around 3h 45m and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Glasgow and Preston with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 3h 45m.

Megabus UK and FlixBus run regular bus services between Glasgow and Preston. Buses run twice daily and take around 3h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Glasgow to Preston. We recommend that you fly from Glasgow (GLA) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Preston. instead which will take 3h 10m.

The closest major airport to Preston is Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) (LPL) which is approximately 48km (30 miles) from Preston. Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) and Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) (LBA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Glasgow and Preston. The distance is around 295km (183 miles) by road and it will take around 3hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Glasgow to Preston is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 20m and will usually cost around £80 ($95).

How do I get from Glasgow to Preston

Compare travel optionsbetween Glasgow and Preston

Transport options from Glasgow to Preston
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 20m
£80($95)
hourly306km (190 miles)
Plane and Train + 1 similar
3h 10m
£79($95)
hourly639km (397 miles)
Fly to Liverpool (LPL), Train3h 20m
£78($90)
hourly604km (375 miles)
Bus
3h 45m
£20($24)
every 20 mins307km (191 miles)
Drive
3hrs
£52($61)
on demand295km (183 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Glasgow and Preston

Airports near Preston

The following major airports near Preston offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

LPL
Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL)
International Airport
Distance
48km (30 miles) from Preston
MAN
Manchester Airport (MAN)
International Airport
Distance
52km (32 miles) from Preston
LBA
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
International Airport
Distance
69km (43 miles) from Preston