What is the cheapest way to get from Inverness to Preston?

The cheapest way to get from Inverness to Preston is to bus and train which costs £50 - £85 and takes 8h.

What is the fastest way to get from Inverness to Preston?

The fastest way to get from Inverness to Preston is to fly and train which takes 4h 17m and costs £100 - £250.

Is there a direct bus between Inverness and Preston?

No, there is no direct bus from Inverness station to Preston station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station Stance 3 and arriving at Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Inverness and Preston?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Inverness and arriving at Preston. Services depart six times a week, and operate Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 7h 28m.

How far is it from Inverness to Preston?

The distance between Inverness and Preston is 372 miles. The road distance is 333.9 miles.

How do I travel from Inverness to Preston without a car?

The best way to get from Inverness to Preston without a car is to train via Glasgow which takes 6h 15m and costs £110 - £230.

How long does it take to get from Inverness to Preston?

It takes approximately 6h 15m to get from Inverness to Preston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Inverness to Preston bus from?

Inverness to Preston bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station Stance 3.

Where do I catch the Inverness to Preston train from?

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

Train or bus from Inverness to Preston?

The best way to get from Inverness to Preston is to train via Glasgow which takes 6h 15m and costs £110 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £110 and takes 8h 45m.

Where does the Inverness to Preston bus arrive?

Inverness to Preston bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Inverness to Preston train arrive?

Inverness to Preston train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street station.

Can I drive from Inverness to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Inverness to Preston is 334 miles. It takes approximately 5h 50m to drive from Inverness to Preston.

How do I get a train ticket from Inverness to Preston?

Book your Inverness to Preston train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Inverness to Preston?

Book your Inverness to Preston bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Preston?

There are 2283+ hotels available in Preston.

Inverness to Preston - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Inverness to Preston by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Glasgow
best
1. Take the train from Inverness to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Inverness - Glasgow Queen Street
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
6h 15m
£111–224
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Dunblane Northbus Ember
2. Take the train from Stirling to Prestontrain Southbound
8h
£51–83
Drive 332 mi
1. Drive from Inverness to Prestoncar 332 mi
5h 50m
£83–120
Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane INV - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
4h 17m
£102–242
Train
1. Take the train from Inverness to Prestontrain Inverness - London Euston
7h 28m
£85–120
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk093
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus Uk030
8h 45m
£52–109
Train to Aberdeen Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Inverness to Aberdeentrain
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane ABZ - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
7h 1m
£111–310

Inverness to Preston by train and foot

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6h 15mAverage Duration

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Distance: 369.4 mi
Duration: 6h 15m

What companies run services between Inverness, Scotland and Preston, England?

You can take a train from Inverness to Preston via Glasgow Queen Street and Glasgow Central in around 6h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station in around 8h 45m.

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