What is the cheapest way to get from Preston to Outer Hebrides?

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Outer Hebrides is to bus and ferry which costs £45 - £130 and takes 16h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from Preston to Outer Hebrides?

The fastest way to get from Preston to Outer Hebrides is to train and bus and ferry which takes 14h 44m and costs £50 - £200.

How far is it from Preston to Outer Hebrides?

The distance between Preston and Outer Hebrides is 460 miles.

How do I travel from Preston to Outer Hebrides without a car?

The best way to get from Preston to Outer Hebrides without a car is to train and bus and ferry which takes 14h 44m and costs £50 - £200.

How long does it take to get from Preston to Outer Hebrides?

It takes approximately 14h 44m to get from Preston to Outer Hebrides, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Outer Hebrides?

There are 57+ hotels available in Outer Hebrides.

Preston to Outer Hebrides - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, ferry, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Preston to Outer Hebrides by train, bus, ferry, 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, bus, ferry
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Central
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Uig Pier915
3. Take the ferry from Uig Skye Ferry Terminal to Lochmaddy North Uist Ferry Terminal
14h 44m
£52–200
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Uig Pier915
3. Take the ferry from Uig Skye Ferry Terminal to Lochmaddy North Uist Ferry Terminal
16h 3m
£47–128
Train, bus, ferry via Spean Bridge
1. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Spean Bridge
3. Take the bus from Spean Crescent to Uig Pier915
4. Take the ferry from Uig Skye Ferry Terminal to Lochmaddy North Uist Ferry Terminal
15h 45m
£100–260
Train to Manchester Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Benbecula (BEB)MAN - BEB
3. Take the bus from Airport Terminal to Ferry Terminal Rd End
10h 30m
Bus, ferry via Road End
1. Take the bus from Coach Stn to Buchanan Bus Station181
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Uig Pier915
3. Take the ferry from Uig Skye Ferry Terminal to Lochmaddy North Uist Ferry Terminal
16h 23m
£52–141
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Central
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Benbecula (BEB)GLA - BEB
3. Take the bus from Airport Terminal to Ferry Terminal Rd End
6h 21m
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Benbecula (BEB)BHX - BEB
3. Take the bus from Airport Terminal to Ferry Terminal Rd End
8h 46m

Manchester Airport (MAN) to Benbecula (BEB) flights

11Weekly Planes

7h 25mAverage Duration

£62Cheapest Price

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Distance: 457.6 mi
Duration: 14h 44m

What companies run services between Preston, England and Outer Hebrides, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Preston to Outer Hebrides. However, you can take the train to Glasgow Central, walk to Central Station Forecourt, take the line 398 bus to Buchanan Bus Station, take the bus to Uig Pier, walk to Uig Skye Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Lochmaddy North Uist Ferry Terminal, walk to Ferry Terminal, then take the bus to Newton House Rd End. Alternatively, you can take a train from Preston to Road End via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street Low Level, Spean Bridge, Spean Crescent, Uig Pier, Uig Skye Ferry Terminal, Lochmaddy North Uist Ferry Terminal, and Ferry Terminal in around 15h 45m.

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