What is the cheapest way to get from Fort William to Preston?

The cheapest way to get from Fort William to Preston is to bus which costs £40 - £65 and takes 8h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from Fort William to Preston?

The fastest way to get from Fort William to Preston is to drive which takes 5h 8m and costs £65 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between Fort William and Preston?

No, there is no direct bus from Fort William station to Preston station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Fort William and Preston?

No, there is no direct train from Fort William to Preston. However, there are services departing from Fort William and arriving at Preston via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 32m.

How far is it from Fort William to Preston?

The distance between Fort William and Preston is 308 miles. The road distance is 286.3 miles.

How do I travel from Fort William to Preston without a car?

The best way to get from Fort William to Preston without a car is to train which takes 6h 32m and costs £65 - £260.

How long does it take to get from Fort William to Preston?

It takes approximately 6h 32m to get from Fort William to Preston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Fort William to Preston bus from?

Fort William to Preston bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Fort William to Preston train from?

Fort William to Preston train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Fort William station.

Train or bus from Fort William to Preston?

The best way to get from Fort William to Preston is to train which takes 6h 32m and costs £65 - £260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £65 and takes 8h 1m.

Where does the Fort William to Preston bus arrive?

Fort William to Preston bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Fort William to Preston train arrive?

Fort William to Preston train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street Low Level station.

Can I drive from Fort William to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Fort William to Preston is 286 miles. It takes approximately 5h 8m to drive from Fort William to Preston.

How do I get a train ticket from Fort William to Preston?

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Where can I stay near Preston?

There are 2181+ hotels available in Preston.

Fort William to Preston - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Fort William to Preston by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Fort William to Glasgow Queen Street Low Leveltrain Mallaig - Glasgow Queen Street
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
6h 32m
£65–257
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Fort William to Haymarketbus Ember
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Prestontrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
6h 44m
£31–242
Drive 284.6 mi
1. Drive from Fort William to Prestoncar 284.6 mi
5h 8m
£70–101
Bus to Glasgow Airport, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the bus from Fort William to Glasgow Airportbus
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Liverpool (LPL)plane GLA - LPL
3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain
7h 56m
£78–235
Train via Glasgow
1. Take the train from Fort William to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Mallaig - Glasgow Queen Street
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
6h 47m
£65–246
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 915
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus Uk030
8h 1m
£42–62
Bus to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Fort William Bus Station to Inverness Union Streetbus
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane INV - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
6h 57m
Bus to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Fort William to Glasgow Airportbus
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Prestontrain
8h 1m
£78–212
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Fort William to Edinburgh Airportbus
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Prestontrain
8h 39m
£64–257

Fort William to Preston by train and foot

7Weekly Services

6h 32mAverage Duration

£65Cheapest Price

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Distance: 305.9 mi
Duration: 6h 32m

What companies run services between Fort William, Scotland and Preston, England?

You can take a train from Fort William to Preston via Glasgow Queen Street Low Level and Glasgow Central in around 6h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station in around 8h 1m.

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