Bus Glasgow to Preston - Compare all Companies

Compare all timetables for the bus from Glasgow to Preston

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Glasgow to Preston from various bus operators like National Express or FlixBus for the next days.

today

$26

tomorrow

$15

Sunday

Monday

$16

Tuesday

$34

Wednesday

$34

Thursday

$15

Cheapest bus trips today
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	FlixBus	3h 50m	10:20 AM	Glasgow	Buchanan Bus Station	2:10 PM	Preston	Bus Station		Economy	$26	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow (United Kingdom) at 12/5/2025 10:20:00 AM to Bus Station, Preston (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/5/2025 2:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 50m
	National Express	4h 15m	11:00 PM	Glasgow	Buchanan Bus Station	3:15 AM	Preston	Bus Station		Economy	$38	A Bus from National Express goes from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow (United Kingdom) at 12/5/2025 11:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Preston (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/6/2025 3:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 15m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	FlixBus	3h 50m	10:20 AM	Glasgow	Buchanan Bus Station	2:10 PM	Preston	Bus Station		Economy	$15	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow (United Kingdom) at 12/6/2025 10:20:00 AM to Bus Station, Preston (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/6/2025 2:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 50m
	National Express	4h 15m	11:00 PM	Glasgow	Buchanan Bus Station	3:15 AM	Preston	Bus Station		Economy	$42	A Bus from National Express goes from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow (United Kingdom) at 12/6/2025 11:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Preston (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/7/2025 3:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $42 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	FlixBus	3h 50m	10:20 AM	Glasgow	Buchanan Bus Station	2:10 PM	Preston	Bus Station		Economy	$16	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow (United Kingdom) at 12/8/2025 10:20:00 AM to Bus Station, Preston (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/8/2025 2:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 50m
	National Express	4h 15m	11:00 PM	Glasgow	Buchanan Bus Station	3:15 AM	Preston	Bus Station		Economy	$34	A Bus from National Express goes from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow (United Kingdom) at 12/8/2025 11:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Preston (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/9/2025 3:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	National Express	4h 15m	11:00 PM	Glasgow	Buchanan Bus Station	3:15 AM	Preston	Bus Station		Economy	$34	A Bus from National Express goes from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow (United Kingdom) at 12/9/2025 11:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Preston (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/10/2025 3:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	National Express	4h 15m	11:00 PM	Glasgow	Buchanan Bus Station	3:15 AM	Preston	Bus Station		Economy	$34	A Bus from National Express goes from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow (United Kingdom) at 12/10/2025 11:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Preston (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/11/2025 3:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	FlixBus	3h 50m	10:20 AM	Glasgow	Buchanan Bus Station	2:10 PM	Preston	Bus Station		Economy	$15	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow (United Kingdom) at 12/11/2025 10:20:00 AM to Bus Station, Preston (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/11/2025 2:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 50m
	National Express	4h 15m	11:00 PM	Glasgow	Buchanan Bus Station	3:15 AM	Preston	Bus Station		Economy	$31	A Bus from National Express goes from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow (United Kingdom) at 12/11/2025 11:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Preston (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/12/2025 3:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 15m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Glasgow to Preston is $15 on 12/6/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Glasgow and Preston

See here how frequent the connections between Glasgow and Preston are, during different times and days of the week.

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 2 daily buses from Glasgow to Preston. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 1 daily coaches between Glasgow and Preston.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 6 buses from Glasgow to Preston, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Glasgow and Preston, with 4 offers.

Facts about the bus from Glasgow to Preston

Compare all providers like National Express and FlixBus that travel 1 times every day by bus from Glasgow to Preston in one click! Book your bus ticket from Glasgow to Preston starting from $15!

Cheapest Bus	$15
Fastest Bus	3h 50m
Earliest Bus	10:20 AM
Latest Bus	11:00 PM
Daily Bus Routes	1 Ø
Distance	157.8 miles
Bus Companies	National Express and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Glasgow to Preston

Every day, 1 buses from 2 bus companies leave Glasgow for Preston: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 12/05/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 11/30

Monday 12/01

Tuesday 12/02

Wednesday 12/03

Thursday 12/04

Friday 12/05

$38

Saturday 12/06

$42

Sunday 12/07

Monday 12/08

$34

Tuesday 12/09

$34

Wednesday 12/10

$34

Thursday 12/11

$31

Friday 12/12

$34

Saturday 12/13

$38

Sunday 12/14

$34

Monday 12/15

Tuesday 12/16

$17

Wednesday 12/17

$31

Thursday 12/18

Friday 12/19

$38

Saturday 12/20

$34

Sunday 12/21

Monday 12/22

$34

Tuesday 12/23

Wednesday 12/24

$25

Thursday 12/25

$48

Friday 12/26

Saturday 12/27

The cheapest time to travel from Glasgow to Preston

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Glasgow to Preston, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $15, Saturday is the cheapest day for a bus from Glasgow to Preston. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $26.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Glasgow to Preston, with $15. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $31.

How to save money travelling from Glasgow to Preston

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Glasgow to Preston in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Glasgow to Preston, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Glasgow to Preston are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Glasgow to Preston

These are the most booked bus companies between Glasgow to Preston from our users.

FlixBus from Glasgow to Preston

Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route Glasgow to Preston:

Cheapest Price	$15
Fastest Bus	3h 50m
Earliest Bus	10:20 AM
Last Bus	10:20 AM
Daily Connections	1 Ø
Found on	12/3/2025

All bus stations and stops in Glasgow and Preston

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Glasgow and Preston.

Buchanan Bus Station

Killermont Street

Renfrew Street

Anniesland Cross

Great Western Rd 1630

Waterloo St Bus Stop

Waterloo St Waterloo St

Alexandra Parade Station

Bus Station

Carlisle St

Bus Station (Stand 27)

Deepdale Stadium

Sir Tom Finney Way

Railway Station

Wyre Street Bus Stop

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Glasgow to Preston? Compare all modes of transports from Glasgow to Preston.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Glasgow to Preston

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Glasgow to Preston? Or which bus companies serve the route Glasgow to Preston? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Glasgow to Preston bus

How much does a Glasgow Preston bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $15 and takes 3h 50m to reach Preston. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Glasgow to Preston?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $15 and $42. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Preston.

On average, how many connections are available from Glasgow to Preston each day?

Every day, the Glasgow to Preston bus route is served by approximately 1 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Glasgow to Preston take?

The fastest bus from Glasgow to Preston is offered by FlixBus and takes 3h 50m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $26. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Glasgow to Preston?

The earliest bus arriving in Preston from Glasgow starts at 10:20 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Glasgow to Preston?

The latest bus trip departing from Glasgow for Preston starts at 11:00 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Glasgow Preston route?

When traveling by bus from Glasgow to Preston, passengers can travel with National Express and FlixBus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Glasgow and Preston?

You can check all the direct connections between Glasgow and Preston by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: National Express and FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the Glasgow to Preston bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Glasgow Preston bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Glasgow Preston bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Glasgow to Preston on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Glasgow to Preston

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Glasgow and to Preston

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Glasgow and to Preston. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!