- Distance: 190.5 mi
- Duration: 2h 29m
The average train between Preston and Glasgow Central Station takes 2h 29m and the fastest train takes 2h 18m. There is an hourly train service from Preston to Glasgow Central Station. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Preston and Glasgow Central Station. The earliest departure is at 3:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Preston is at 9:42 PM which arrives into Glasgow Central Station at 12:09 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Preston station and arriving at Glasgow Central Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate 3 times a day. The journey takes approximately 2h 29m.
Preston to Glasgow Central Station train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.
Preston to Glasgow Central Station train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Glasgow Central station.
Book your Preston to Glasgow Central Station train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Preston and Glasgow Central Station is 253.4 km. The road distance is 307 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Preston to Glasgow Central hourly. Tickets cost £65–120 and the journey takes 2h 19m. Two other operators also service this route.
