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

The cheapest way to get from Stornoway to Preston is to ferry and bus which costs £40 - £160 and takes 13h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stornoway to Preston is to fly and train which takes 5h and costs £140 - £420.

How far is it from Stornoway to Preston?

The distance between Stornoway and Preston is 417 miles.

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

The best way to get from Stornoway to Preston without a car is to ferry and bus and train via Edinburgh which takes 11h 54m and costs £70 - £310.

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

It takes approximately 6h 3m to get from Stornoway to Preston, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Preston?

There are 2139+ hotels available in Preston.

Stornoway to Preston - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

There are 8 ways to get from Stornoway to Preston by plane, train, ferry, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Stornoway Airport to Manchester Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Stornoway Airport (SYY) to Manchester Airport (MAN)SYY - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Preston
6h 3m
£199–405
Ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Stornoway Lewis Ferry Terminal to Ullapool Ferry Terminal
2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3961
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Buchanan Bus StationM10
4. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 57 to Preston Coach Station
13h 18m
£42–160
Ferry, bus, train via Edinburgh
1. Take the ferry from Stornoway Lewis Ferry Terminal to Ullapool Ferry Terminal
2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3961
3. Take the train from Inverness to Haymarket
4. Take the train from Haymarket to Preston
11h 54m
£72–307
Ferry, bus via Inverness
1. Take the ferry from Stornoway Lewis Ferry Terminal to Ullapool Ferry Terminal
2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3961
3. Take the bus from Union Street to Buchanan Bus StationE8
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station
12h 48m
Fly Stornoway Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Stornoway Airport (SYY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)SYY - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Preston
5h
£148–418
Fly Stornoway Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Stornoway Airport (SYY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)SYY - EDI
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Preston
5h 41m
£174–477
Ferry, bus to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the ferry from Stornoway Lewis Ferry Terminal to Ullapool Ferry Terminal
2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3
3. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Manchester Airport (MAN)INV - MAN
4. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Preston
8h 56m
£112–347
Ferry, bus, train
1. Take the ferry from Stornoway Lewis Ferry Terminal to Ullapool Ferry Terminal
2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3961
3. Take the train from Inverness to Preston
13h
£85–177

Stornoway to Preston by ferry, bus, and train

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11h 54mAverage Duration

£72Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Stornoway to Preston.

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Distance: 414.8 mi
Duration: 6h 3m

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

There is no direct connection from Stornoway to Preston. However, you can take the bus to Airport Terminal, walk to Stornoway Airport (SYY) airport, fly to Manchester Airport (MAN), walk to Manchester Airport, then take the train to Preston. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Stornoway Lewis Ferry Terminal to Preston via Ullapool Ferry Terminal, Ferry Terminal, Bus Station Stance 3, Inverness, and Haymarket in around 11h 54m.

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