The average train between Plockton and Preston takes 16h 14m and the fastest train takes 8h 39m. The train service runs several times per day from Plockton to Preston. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 3 times a day between Plockton and Preston. The earliest departure is at 6:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Plockton is at 5:29 PM which arrives into Preston at 4:44 PM. All services require a transfer at Inverness and take an average of 16h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Plockton to Preston. However, there are services departing from Plockton station and arriving at Preston station via Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 14m.
Plockton to Preston train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Duncraig station.
Plockton to Preston train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Preston station.
Book your Plockton to Preston train tickets online with ScotRail, TransPennine Express and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Plockton and Preston is 438.8 km. The road distance is 716 km.
You can take a train from Duncraig to Preston via Inverness and Haymarket in around 9h 51m.