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

The cheapest way to get from Inverness to Preston is to bus which costs £50 - £75 and takes 8h 45m.

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 30m and costs £85 - £230.

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 375 miles. The road distance is 333.5 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 Edinburgh which takes 6h 23m and costs £75 - £310.

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

It takes approximately 6h 23m 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 Edinburgh which takes 6h 23m and costs £75 - £310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £75 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 Haymarket station.

Can I drive from Inverness to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Inverness to Preston is 334 miles. It takes approximately 5h 45m 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 2181+ hotels available in Preston.

Inverness to Preston - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Inverness to Preston by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Edinburgh
best
1. Take the train from Inverness to Haymarkettrain Inverness - Edinburgh
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Prestontrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
6h 23m
£77–308
Bus via Lancaster
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Buchanan Bus Stnbus Ember
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus 181
10h 7m
£33–92
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
£50–73
Drive 331.6 mi
1. Drive from Inverness to Prestoncar 331.6 mi
5h 45m
£81–117
Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to Manchester 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 30m
£88–225
Train
1. Take the train from Inverness to Prestontrain Inverness - London Euston
7h 28m
£65–85
Train to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, 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 5m
£96–252
Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Liverpool (LPL)plane INV - LPL
2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain
7h 59m
£72–338

Inverness to Preston by train

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6h 23mAverage Duration

£77Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Inverness to Preston.

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Distance: 373 mi
Duration: 6h 23m

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

You can take a train from Inverness to Preston via Haymarket in around 6h 23m. 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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