How far is it from Ben Nevis to Preston?

The distance between Ben Nevis and Preston is 299 miles.

How do I travel from Ben Nevis to Preston without a car?

The best way to get from Ben Nevis to Preston without a car is to travel and bus and train which takes 6h 18m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Ben Nevis to Preston?

It takes approximately 6h 18m to get from Ben Nevis to Preston, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Preston?

There are 2124+ hotels available in Preston.

Ben Nevis to Preston - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Ben Nevis to Preston by unknown, bus, train, or plane

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Travel, bus, train
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1. Walk from Ben Nevis to Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station914 / ...
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Preston
6h 18m
Travel, train
1. Walk from Ben Nevis to Fort William
2. Take the train from Fort William to Glasgow Queen Street
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Preston
6h 52m
Travel, bus to Glasgow Airport, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Walk from Ben Nevis to An Aird One
2. Take the bus from An Aird One to Terminal Building
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Liverpool (LPL)GLA - LPL
4. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Preston
8h 8m
Travel, bus
1. Walk from Ben Nevis to Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station914 / ...
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station
7h 49m
Travel, bus via Meikle Earnock
1. Walk from Ben Nevis to Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station914 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Coach Stn181 / ...
8h 36m
Travel, bus to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Walk from Ben Nevis to Happy Valley
2. Take the bus from Happy Valley to Bus Station Stance 2
3. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Manchester Airport (MAN)INV - MAN
4. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Preston
6h 58m
Travel, bus to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Walk from Ben Nevis to An Aird One
2. Take the bus from An Aird One to Terminal Building
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)GLA - BHX
4. Take the train from Birmingham International to Preston
8h 10m
Travel, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Walk from Ben Nevis to An Aird One
2. Take the bus from An Aird One to Airport
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)EDI - BHX
4. Take the train from Birmingham International to Preston
8h 48m
Travel, bus, train to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Walk from Ben Nevis to Happy Valley
2. Take the bus from Happy Valley to Bus Station Stance 2
3. Take the train from Inverness to Aberdeen
4. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Manchester Airport (MAN)ABZ - MAN
5. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Preston
9h 36m

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Liverpool (LPL) flights

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3h 31mAverage Duration

£56Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Ben Nevis to Preston.

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Distance: 297.2 mi
Duration: 6h 18m

What companies run services between Ben Nevis, Scotland and Preston, England?

There is no direct connection from Ben Nevis to Preston. However, you can travel to Bus Station, take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station, walk to Glasgow Central, then take the train to Preston. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Ben Nevis to Preston via Fort William, Glasgow Queen Street, and Glasgow Central in around 6h 52m.

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