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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Inverness is to bus which costs £50 - £75 and takes 8h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Inverness is to train and fly which takes 4h 49m and costs £85 - £240.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Inverness?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Inverness station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station Stance 3 via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Inverness?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Preston and arriving at Inverness. Services depart six times a week, and operate Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 7h 37m.

How far is it from Preston to Inverness?

The distance between Preston and Inverness is 375 miles. The road distance is 333.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Inverness without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 6h 59m and costs £75 - £310.

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

It takes approximately 6h 59m to get from Preston to Inverness, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Inverness bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Preston to Inverness train from?

Preston to Inverness train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.

Train or bus from Preston to Inverness?

The best way to get from Preston to Inverness is to train via Edinburgh which takes 6h 59m and costs £75 - £310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £75 and takes 8h 14m.

Where does the Preston to Inverness bus arrive?

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

Where does the Preston to Inverness train arrive?

Preston to Inverness train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Haymarket station.

Can I drive from Preston to Inverness?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Inverness is 334 miles. It takes approximately 5h 45m to drive from Preston to Inverness.

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

Book your Preston to Inverness train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Inverness?

There are 1265+ hotels available in Inverness.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Preston to Inverness 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 Preston to Haymarkettrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Invernesstrain Edinburgh - Inverness
6h 59m
£80–307
Bus via Meikle Earnock
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 181
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
9h 6m
£29–89
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk030
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus Uk093
8h 14m
£51–71
Drive 331.6 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Invernesscar 331.6 mi
5h 45m
£82–118
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane MAN - INV
4h 49m
£88–236
Train
1. Take the train from Preston to Invernesstrain London Euston - Inverness
7h 37m
£65–85
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane MAN - ABZ
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain
7h 25m
£96–255
Train to Liverpool, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane LPL - INV
6h 37m
£92–326

Preston to Inverness by train

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6h 59mAverage Duration

£80Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Preston to Inverness.

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Distance: 373 mi
Duration: 6h 59m

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

You can take a train from Preston to Inverness via Haymarket in around 6h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3 via Buchanan Bus Station in around 8h 14m.

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