What's the distance between Preston and Glasgow by coach?

The distance between Preston and Glasgow by coach is approximately 158 miles (254 km).

What is the best way to go from Preston to Glasgow without a car?

You can travel to Glasgow from Preston by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Bus Preston to Glasgow from £10 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Preston to Glasgow on 18 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	17:15	Preston Bus Station	3h 55m	21:10	Glasgow	CheapestFastest
	Bus	17:15	Preston Bus Station	5h 38m	22:53	Newhouse Hotel Stop	No tags

Next departures from Preston to Glasgow on 19 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	17:15	Preston Bus Station	3h 55m	21:10	Glasgow	CheapestFastest
Bus	02:25	Preston City Centre Bus Station	4h 20m	06:45	Buchanan Bus Station	No tags
Bus	17:15	Preston Bus Station	5h 38m	22:53	Newhouse Hotel Stop	No tags
Bus	02:25	Preston City Centre Bus Station	4h 20m	06:45	Buchanan Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Preston to Glasgow on 20 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	17:15	Preston Bus Station	3h 55m	21:10	Glasgow	CheapestFastest
Bus	02:25	Preston City Centre Bus Station	4h 20m	06:45	Buchanan Bus Station	No tags
Bus	17:15	Preston Bus Station	5h 38m	22:53	Newhouse Hotel Stop	No tags
Bus	02:25	Preston City Centre Bus Station	4h 20m	06:45	Buchanan Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Preston to Glasgow on 21 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	17:15	Preston Bus Station	3h 55m	21:10	Glasgow	CheapestFastest
Bus	02:25	Preston City Centre Bus Station	4h 20m	06:45	Buchanan Bus Station	No tags
Bus	17:15	Preston Bus Station	5h 38m	22:53	Newhouse Hotel Stop	No tags
Bus	02:25	Preston City Centre Bus Station	4h 20m	06:45	Buchanan Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Preston to Glasgow on 22 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	17:15	Preston Bus Station	3h 55m	21:10	Glasgow	CheapestFastest
Bus	02:25	Preston City Centre Bus Station	4h 20m	06:45	Buchanan Bus Station	No tags
Bus	17:15	Preston Bus Station	5h 38m	22:53	Newhouse Hotel Stop	No tags
Bus	02:25	Preston City Centre Bus Station	4h 20m	06:45	Buchanan Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Preston to Glasgow on 23 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	02:25	Preston City Centre Bus Station	4h 20m	06:45	Buchanan Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	17:15	Preston Bus Station	3h 55m	21:10	Glasgow	Fastest
Bus	02:25	Preston City Centre Bus Station	4h 20m	06:45	Buchanan Bus Station	No tags
Bus	17:15	Preston Bus Station	5h 38m	22:53	Newhouse Hotel Stop	No tags

Next departures from Preston to Glasgow on 24 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	17:15	Preston Bus Station	3h 55m	21:10	Glasgow	CheapestFastest
Bus	02:25	Preston City Centre Bus Station	4h 20m	06:45	Buchanan Bus Station	No tags
Bus	17:15	Preston Bus Station	5h 38m	22:53	Newhouse Hotel Stop	No tags
Bus	02:25	Preston City Centre Bus Station	4h 20m	06:45	Buchanan Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Preston to Glasgow on 25 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	17:15	Preston Bus Station	3h 55m	21:10	Glasgow	CheapestFastest
Bus	02:25	Preston City Centre Bus Station	4h 20m	06:45	Buchanan Bus Station	No tags
Bus	17:15	Preston Bus Station	5h 38m	22:53	Newhouse Hotel Stop	No tags
Bus	02:25	Preston City Centre Bus Station	4h 20m	06:45	Buchanan Bus Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 05:45 GMT.

Compare 3 ways to travel from Preston to Glasgow

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Glasgow. The journey takes about 3 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just £16, 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£13 - £51	Average duration4h 20m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£16 - £100	Average duration2h 31m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£16 - £25	Average duration3h 20m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,359 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

National Express

4/529,715 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.4

Megabus UK

3.5/54,273 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.4

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.

28 December 2023

Will never use again

Isobel C.

30 September 2023

Very late, upper deck smelt bad. Dirty windows

Caitlin J.

22 September 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 travelling by bus from Preston to Glasgow

What's the distance between Preston and Glasgow by coach?
The distance between Preston and Glasgow by coach is approximately 158 miles (254 km).
What is the best way to go from Preston to Glasgow without a car?
You can travel to Glasgow from Preston by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

16/11

£20

17/11

£20

Today

£13

19/11

£17

20/11

£12

21/11

£13

22/11

£13

23/11

£27

The cheapest trip from Preston to Glasgow was searched and found on 20 Nov 2025 with a price of £12

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 £12 to £43 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 £12, which is on 2025-11-20.

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£19	Daily departures2
Vehicle typeTrain	Travel time2h 31m	Avg price£38	Daily departures12
Vehicle typeCarpool	Travel time3h 20m	Avg price£20	Daily departures1