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Glasgow Central to Preston train prices and times

Use Trip.com to buy tickets from Glasgow Central to Preston, starting from £6.50 and averaging £13.00. The entire journey takes no more than 2h 16m. If you want to get more discounts, consider purchasing split tickets. Additionally, buying in advance is also good choice.

  • Mon, Aug 11
    From £9.00
  • Tue, Aug 12
    From £13.00
  • Wed, Aug 13
    From £13.00
  • Thu, Aug 14
    From £6.50
  • Fri, Aug 15
    From £8.30
  • Sat, Aug 16
    From £13.00
  • Sun, Aug 17
    From £13.00
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04:22
Glasgow Central
07:42
Preston (Lancs)
3h 20m, DirectTransPennine Express
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04:28
Glasgow Central
06:55
Preston (Lancs)
2h 27m, DirectAvanti West Coast
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05:33
Glasgow Central
07:58
Preston (Lancs)
2h 25m, DirectAvanti West Coast
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05:48
Glasgow Central
08:15
Preston (Lancs)
2h 27m, DirectAvanti West Coast
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06:29
Glasgow Central
08:58
Preston (Lancs)
2h 29m, DirectAvanti West Coast
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07:11
Glasgow Central
09:47
Paris
2h 36m, DirectTransPennine Express
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Glasgow Central to Preston train route details

First train
First train
04:22
Last train
Last train
20:06
Departure station
Departure station
Arrival station
Arrival station
Journey time
Journey time
2h 16m
Distance
Distance
159 miles
Price
Price
£6.50*

Glasgow Central to Preston train ticket types

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