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Trip Summary
There are 8 daily trains from Preston to Glasgow. Traveling by train from Preston to Glasgow usually takes around 2 hours and 30 minutes, but the fastest Virgin Trains train can make the trip in 2 hours and 18 minutes.
| Distance | 158 mi (254 km) |
| Fastest train | 2h 18m |
| Lowest price | £14.60 |
| Trains per day | 8 |
| Most frequent service | TransPennine Express |
| Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Preston to Glasgow?
2 train services operate from Preston to Glasgow. TransPennine Express usually has more trains scheduled, with 4 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| TransPennine Express | 4 | 2h 35m | £25.78 |
| Virgin Trains | 4 | 2h 26m | £27.89 |
TransPennine Express train tickets from Preston to Glasgow start from £22, and on average cost . Daily there are 4 TransPennine Express schedules to Glasgow. TransPennine Express in Preston leaves from Preston (Lancs) . And in Glasgow trains arrive at Glasgow Central .
From Preston to Glasgow train travel on TransPennine Express takes 2 hours and 35 minutes. If you are looking to get to Glasgow faster, TransPennine Express offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 2 hours and 18 minutes.
Virgin Trains train tickets from Preston to Glasgow start from £15, and on average cost . Daily there are 4 Virgin Trains schedules to Glasgow. Virgin Trains in Preston leaves from Preston (Lancs) . And in Glasgow trains arrive at Glasgow Central .
From Preston to Glasgow train travel on Virgin Trains takes 2 hours and 26 minutes. If you are looking to get to Glasgow faster, Virgin Trains offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 2 hours and 18 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Thursday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Preston to Glasgow. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Thursday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Thursday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.
The earliest train departs Preston at 06:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 21:00. 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 Preston to Glasgow.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Glasgow to Preston.
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 coach service from Glasgow to other destinations in Scotland and beyond.
Station Information
Where is the train station in Preston?
Main departure station: Preston Station
There is one train station in Preston.
All train stations in Preston:
Preston Station
Where is the train station in Glasgow?
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Link to image attributionMain arrival station: Glasgow Central
Glasgow Central Station is a stunning, expansive Victorian railway station in the centre 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.
Train stations in Glasgow:
Glasgow Central
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