What is the distance between Preston and Glasgow?

About 158 miles (254 km) separate Preston and Glasgow.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Preston to Glasgow?

If you're headed to Glasgow from Preston, chances are that your bus will leave from Preston City Centre Bus Station and arrive at Buchanan Bus Station. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Glasgow?

Once in Glasgow, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Auchentoshan Distillery, Hunterian Museum, King's Theatre, Glasgow Science Centre and A82 Road (Glasgow to Inverness).

Bus Preston to Glasgow from $12 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Preston to Glasgow on November 15
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	5:15pm	Preston Bus Station	3h 55m	9:10pm	Glasgow	CheapestFastest
	Bus	5:15pm	Preston Bus Station	5h 38m	10:53pm	Newhouse Hotel Stop	No tags

Next departures for Preston to Glasgow on November 16
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:15pm	Preston Bus Station	3h 55m	9:10pm	Glasgow	CheapestFastest
Bus	2:25am	Preston City Centre Bus Station	4h 20m	6:45am	Buchanan Bus Station	No tags
Bus	5:15pm	Preston Bus Station	5h 38m	10:53pm	Newhouse Hotel Stop	No tags
Bus	2:25am	Preston City Centre Bus Station	4h 20m	6:45am	Buchanan Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Preston to Glasgow on November 17
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:15pm	Preston Bus Station	3h 55m	9:10pm	Glasgow	CheapestFastest
Bus	2:25am	Preston City Centre Bus Station	4h 20m	6:45am	Buchanan Bus Station	No tags
Bus	5:15pm	Preston Bus Station	5h 38m	10:53pm	Newhouse Hotel Stop	No tags
Bus	2:25am	Preston City Centre Bus Station	4h 20m	6:45am	Buchanan Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Preston to Glasgow on November 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:15pm	Preston Bus Station	3h 55m	9:10pm	Glasgow	CheapestFastest
Bus	2:25am	Preston City Centre Bus Station	4h 20m	6:45am	Buchanan Bus Station	No tags
Bus	5:15pm	Preston Bus Station	5h 38m	10:53pm	Newhouse Hotel Stop	No tags
Bus	2:25am	Preston City Centre Bus Station	4h 20m	6:45am	Buchanan Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Preston to Glasgow on November 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:15pm	Preston Bus Station	3h 55m	9:10pm	Glasgow	CheapestFastest
Bus	2:25am	Preston City Centre Bus Station	4h 20m	6:45am	Buchanan Bus Station	No tags
Bus	5:15pm	Preston Bus Station	5h 38m	10:53pm	Newhouse Hotel Stop	No tags
Bus	2:25am	Preston City Centre Bus Station	4h 20m	6:45am	Buchanan Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Preston to Glasgow on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:15pm	Preston Bus Station	3h 55m	9:10pm	Glasgow	CheapestFastest
Bus	2:25am	Preston City Centre Bus Station	4h 20m	6:45am	Buchanan Bus Station	No tags
Bus	5:15pm	Preston Bus Station	5h 38m	10:53pm	Newhouse Hotel Stop	No tags
Bus	2:25am	Preston City Centre Bus Station	4h 20m	6:45am	Buchanan Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Preston to Glasgow on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:15pm	Preston Bus Station	3h 55m	9:10pm	Glasgow	CheapestFastest
Bus	2:25am	Preston City Centre Bus Station	4h 20m	6:45am	Buchanan Bus Station	No tags
Bus	5:15pm	Preston Bus Station	5h 38m	10:53pm	Newhouse Hotel Stop	No tags
Bus	2:25am	Preston City Centre Bus Station	4h 20m	6:45am	Buchanan Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Preston to Glasgow on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:15pm	Preston Bus Station	3h 55m	9:10pm	Glasgow	CheapestFastest
Bus	2:25am	Preston City Centre Bus Station	4h 20m	6:45am	Buchanan Bus Station	No tags
Bus	5:15pm	Preston Bus Station	5h 38m	10:53pm	Newhouse Hotel Stop	No tags
Bus	2:25am	Preston City Centre Bus Station	4h 20m	6:45am	Buchanan Bus Station	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Preston to Glasgow

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Glasgow. The journey takes about 3 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $20, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

3h 20mAverage Duration

158 milesDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$17 - $66	Average Duration4h 20m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$20 - $128	Average Duration2h 31m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$20 - $31	Average Duration3h 20m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,319 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

National Express

4/529,711 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Megabus UK

3.5/54,270 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

Customers have expressed dissatisfaction with Megabus, mentioning consistent issues such as delays, bad smell on the upper deck, and dirty windows. However, some positive reviews mention that the bus was comfortable and clean with a friendly driver.

Megabus Preston Glasgow recent customer reviews

Excellent service. Friendly staff. On time. Five stars.

Tom K.

December 28, 2023

Will never use again

Isobel C.

September 30, 2023

Very late, upper deck smelt bad. Dirty windows

Caitlin J.

September 22, 2022

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Where are the popular stops in Preston and Glasgow?

Stops in Preston

A - Preston City Centre Bus Station

B - Preston Bus Stop

Stops in Glasgow

A - Buchanan Bus Station

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Preston to Glasgow by bus

What is the distance between Preston and Glasgow?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Preston to Glasgow?
What are the best sights and things to do in Glasgow?

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/13

$25

11/14

$47

Today

$19

11/16

$24

11/17

$26

11/18

$15

11/19

$13

11/20

$13

The cheapest trip from Preston to Glasgow was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $13

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Preston to Glasgow, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $13 to $54 for a bus ticket from Preston to Glasgow based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $13 which is on 2025-11-19.

Usually National Express will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

What's the cheapest way to go from Preston to Glasgow?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time4h 20m	Avg Price$24	Daily Departures2
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time2h 31m	Avg Price$48	Daily Departures12
Vehicle TypeCarpool	Travel Time3h 20m	Avg Price$25	Daily Departures1