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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Lochgilphead is to bus which costs £22 - £65 and takes 7h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Lochgilphead is to drive which takes 4h 41m and costs £65 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Lochgilphead?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Lochgilphead. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Kilmory Road End via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 29m.

How far is it from Preston to Lochgilphead?

The distance between Preston and Lochgilphead is 308 miles. The road distance is 265.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Lochgilphead without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 5m and costs £28 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 5h 14m to get from Preston to Lochgilphead, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Lochgilphead bus from?

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

Where does the Preston to Lochgilphead bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Preston to Lochgilphead?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Lochgilphead is 266 miles. It takes approximately 4h 41m to drive from Preston to Lochgilphead.

Where can I stay near Lochgilphead?

There are 150+ hotels available in Lochgilphead.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Preston to Lochgilphead by train, car, bus, 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, drive
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Gourock
3. Drive from Gourock to Lochgilphead
5h 14m
£45–150
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationUk030
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Kilmory Road End926
7h 29m
£23–63
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow CentralLondon Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Kilmory Road End926
6h 5m
£29–123
Drive 264.4 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Lochgilphead264.4 mi
4h 41m
£66–95
Train to Manchester Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)MAN - GLA
3. Take the bus from Terminal Building to Kilmory Road End
8h 9m
£76–172
Bus via Meikle Earnock
1. Take the bus from Coach Stn to Bus Station181
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Kilmory Road End926
7h 56m
£41–58
Train to Liverpool, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quay
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LPL - GLA
3. Take the bus from Terminal Building to Kilmory Road End
7h 56m
£90–197
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BHX - GLA
3. Take the bus from Terminal Building to Kilmory Road End
7h 54m
£53–181

Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA) flights

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3h 42mAverage Duration

£55Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Preston to Lochgilphead.

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Distance: 305.8 mi
Duration: 5h 14m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Kilmory Road End via Buchanan Bus Station in around 7h 29m.

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