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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Scrabster is to train which costs £65 - £180 and takes 11h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Scrabster is to drive which takes 8h 7m and costs £100 - £160.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Scrabster?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Scrabster. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Ferry Terminal via Buchanan Bus Station and Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 15m.

How far is it from Preston to Scrabster?

The distance between Preston and Scrabster is 509 miles. The road distance is 442.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Scrabster without a car is to train and bus via Edinburgh which takes 11h 28m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 11h 28m to get from Preston to Scrabster, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Scrabster bus from?

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

Train or bus from Preston to Scrabster?

The best way to get from Preston to Scrabster is to bus which takes 12h 15m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £65 - £180 and takes 11h 52m.

Where does the Preston to Scrabster bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Preston to Scrabster?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Scrabster is 443 miles. It takes approximately 8h 7m to drive from Preston to Scrabster.

Where can I stay near Scrabster?

There are 103+ hotels available in Scrabster.

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

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

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Train, bus via Edinburgh
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Haymarket
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Inverness
3. Take the bus from Union Street to Ferry TerminalE6
11h 28m
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Preston to Haymarket
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Inverness
3. Take the train from Inverness to Thurso
11h 52m
£69–172
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union StreetE8
3. Take the bus from Union Street to Ferry TerminalE6
12h 15m
Drive 440 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Scrabster440 mi
8h 7m
£110–158
Train, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)MAN - INV
3. Take the bus from Union Street to Ferry Terminal
9h 2m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Preston to InvernessLondon Euston - Inverness
2. Take the bus from Union Street to Ferry TerminalE6
12h 5m
Bus via Edinburgh
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Abington Service AreaM11
2. Take the bus from Abington Service Area to Lothian Road101
3. Take the bus from Queensferry Street to Bus Station Stance 3M90
4. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry TerminalX99
14h 10m
Train, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)MAN - ABZ
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Inverness
4. Take the bus from Union Street to Ferry Terminal
11h 42m

Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) flights

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1h 56mAverage Duration

£102Cheapest Price

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Distance: 505.7 mi
Duration: 11h 28m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Ferry Terminal via Buchanan Bus Station and Union Street in around 12h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Preston to Scrabster via Haymarket, Inverness, and Thurso in around 11h 52m.

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