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How to get fromPreston to Invernessby train, bus, car or plane

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

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  1. Train via Edinburgh

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston to Haymarkettrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Invernesstrain train Edinburgh - Inverness
    7h 2m
    £43–217

  2. Bus via Inverness Union Street

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Coach Stn to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 181
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Inverness Union Streetbus bus Ember
    8h 52m
    £18–96

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Uk030
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus M10
    8h 7m
    £24–60

  4. Drive 331.6 mi

    1. Drive from Preston to Invernesscar car 331.6 mi
    5h 45m
    £82–118

  5. Train, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport

    1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane plane MAN - INV
    4h 20m
    £85–248

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Preston to Invernesstrain train London Euston - Inverness
    7h 37m
    £65–85

  7. Train, fly to Aberdeen Airport

    1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane MAN - ABZ
    3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain train
    7h 20m
    £93–257

Preston to Inverness by train

Calendar40Weekly Trains
Duration7h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket£43Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Preston, England and Inverness, Scotland?

You can take a train from Preston to Inverness via Haymarket in around 7h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3 via Buchanan Bus Station in around 8h 7m.

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