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Trip Summary
8 trains operate daily from Glasgow to Preston. The train trip from Glasgow to Preston is usually about 2 hours and 24 minutes long. However, traveling on the fastest Virgin Trains train can get you there in as little as 2 hours and 16 minutes.
| Distance | 158 mi (254 km) |
| Fastest train | 2h 16m |
| Lowest price | $24.66 |
| Trains per day | 8 |
| Most frequent service | Virgin Trains |
| Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Glasgow to Preston?
2 train services operate from Glasgow to Preston. Virgin Trains usually has more trains scheduled, with 6 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| TransPennine Express | 2 | 2h 38m | $68.01 |
| Virgin Trains | 6 | 2h 20m | $63.87 |
TransPennine Express train tickets from Glasgow to Preston start from $54, and on average cost . Daily there are 2 TransPennine Express schedules to Preston. TransPennine Express in Glasgow leaves from Glasgow Central . And in Preston trains arrive at Preston (Lancs) .
From Glasgow to Preston train travel on TransPennine Express takes 2 hours and 38 minutes. If you are looking to get to Preston faster, TransPennine Express offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 2 hours and 16 minutes.
Virgin Trains train tickets from Glasgow to Preston start from $25, and on average cost . Daily there are 6 Virgin Trains schedules to Preston. Virgin Trains in Glasgow leaves from Glasgow Central . And in Preston trains arrive at Preston (Lancs) .
From Glasgow to Preston train travel on Virgin Trains takes 2 hours and 20 minutes. If you are looking to get to Preston faster, Virgin Trains offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 2 hours and 16 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Trains departing from Glasgow to Preston tend to have the most passengers on Saturday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Saturday. If you are trying to snag a cheap train tickets or just want an emptier train you'll have better luck by booking travel departing on Saturday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
The earliest train departs Glasgow at 7:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 8:00pm. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 8 daily scheduled trains, all of which are direct trains that take you the entire way from Glasgow to Preston.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Preston to Glasgow.
City Information
Glasgow
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Glasgow is the largest city in Scotland. The city's name means "Dear Green Place" in Gaelic, and Glasgow earns this title as it is one of the most vibrant and exciting cities in the area. Beyond its impressive green spaces, it is full of historical and cultural destinations.
There are dozens of inspiring museums and galleries in the city, including the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, Riverside Museum, and the Gallery of Modern Art. The Glasgow Green is a vast public park dotted with monuments right next to the People's Palace, a museum devoted to social history. In the central shopping district, Buchanan Street is your go-to for mouthwatering cuisine and retail therapy.
If you want to try some local beer, hit up The Pot Still, The Ben Nevis Bar, or The Laurieston. Be sure to visit the Clydeside Distillery, too, so you can see how the national drink of Scotland (hello, Scotch) is manufactured.
Several trains serve Glasgow, including Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express, CrossCountry, Caledonian Sleeper, London North Eastern Railway, Northern Rail, and the West Midlands Railway. In addition, Megabus and FlixBus offer bus service from Glasgow to other destinations in Scotland and beyond.
Station Information
Where is the train station in Glasgow?
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Link to image attributionMain departure station: Glasgow Central
Glasgow Central Station is a stunning, expansive Victorian railway station in the center of Glasgow. The station is so large that it contains a piano garden, a concourse of shops and dining, numerous amenities, and even the Glasgow Grand Central Hotel onsite. The area around the station is also packed with bars, restaurants, and hotels for a very warm welcome to Glasgow. Six train carriers, including CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, London North Eastern Railway, and TransPennine Express, operate routes to Glasgow Central Station from destinations as far as London.
All train stations in Glasgow:
Glasgow Central
Where is the train station in Preston?
Main arrival station: Preston Station
Preston has one train station.
Train stations in Preston:
Preston Station
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