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There are 6 ways to get from Glasgow Central to Preston by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestontrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
    2h 23m
    £55–120

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus Uk030
    4h 5m
    £22–85

  3. Drive 181.4 mi

    1. Drive from Glasgow Central to Prestoncar car 181.4 mi
    3h 4m
    £45–64

  4. Fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane GLA - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain train
    5h 37m
    £62–165

  5. Bus via Hamilton Central

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 181
    5h 21m
    £35–89

  6. Fly to Liverpool, train

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane GLA - LPL
    2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain train
    5h 40m
    £67–174

Glasgow Central to Preston by train

Calendar222Weekly Trains
Duration2h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket£55Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 190.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h 23m

What companies run services between Glasgow Central, Scotland and Preston, England?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Glasgow Central to Preston hourly. Tickets cost £65–120 and the journey takes 2h 23m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost £22–40 and the journey takes 3h 50m. National Express also services this route twice daily.

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