The average bus between Scrabster and Preston takes 16h 14m and the fastest bus takes 13h 38m. The bus service runs several times per day from Scrabster to Preston. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Scrabster and Preston. The earliest departure is at 11:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Scrabster is at 7:37 PM which arrives into Preston at 2:10 PM. All services require a transfer at Inverness Union Street and take an average of 16h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Scrabster to Preston? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Scrabster to Preston. However, there are services departing from Scrabster station and arriving at Preston station via Inverness Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 14m.
Scrabster to Preston bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Scrabster Ferry Terminal station.
Scrabster to Preston bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Bus Station.
The distance between Scrabster and Preston is 541.6 km. The road distance is 783 km.
You can take a bus from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Bus Station via Inverness Union Street, Bus Station Stance 3, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 12h 12m.