What is the cheapest way to get from Preston to Loch Ness?

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Loch Ness is to bus which costs £30 - £110 and takes 8h 53m.

What is the fastest way to get from Preston to Loch Ness?

The fastest way to get from Preston to Loch Ness is to drive which takes 5h 49m and costs £75 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Loch Ness?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Loch Ness. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Tourist Information via Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 53m.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Loch Ness?

No, there is no direct train from Preston to Loch Ness. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Spean Bridge via Glasgow Queen Street Low Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 21m.

How far is it from Preston to Loch Ness?

The distance between Preston and Loch Ness is 322 miles. The road distance is 317.4 miles.

How do I travel from Preston to Loch Ness without a car?

The best way to get from Preston to Loch Ness without a car is to train which takes 8h 21m and costs £95 - £210.

How long does it take to get from Preston to Loch Ness?

It takes approximately 8h 21m to get from Preston to Loch Ness, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Loch Ness bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Preston to Loch Ness train from?

Preston to Loch Ness train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.

Train or bus from Preston to Loch Ness?

The best way to get from Preston to Loch Ness is to train which takes 8h 21m and costs £95 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £110 and takes 8h 53m.

Where does the Preston to Loch Ness bus arrive?

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

Where does the Preston to Loch Ness train arrive?

Preston to Loch Ness train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Glasgow Central station.

Can I drive from Preston to Loch Ness?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Loch Ness is 317 miles. It takes approximately 5h 49m to drive from Preston to Loch Ness.

Where can I stay near Loch Ness?

There are 1410+ hotels available in Loch Ness.

Preston to Loch Ness - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Preston to Loch Ness by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Spean Bridgetrain Edinburgh - Fort William
8h 21m
£96–207
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 915
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Tourist Informationbus 919
8h 53m
£32–107
Drive 315.6 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Fort Augustuscar 315.6 mi
5h 49m
£77–111
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane MAN - INV
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 2 to Tourist Informationbus
6h 42m
£104–258
Bus via Meikle Earnock
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 181
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 915
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Tourist Informationbus 919
9h 20m
£49–110
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
3. Take the bus from Terminal Building to Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Tourist Informationbus
9h 26m
£76–171
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train, bus
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane MAN - ABZ
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain
4. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 2 to Tourist Informationbus
9h 50m
£124–332

Preston to Loch Ness by train, foot, and bus

11Weekly Services

8h 21mAverage Duration

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Distance: 320.3 mi
Duration: 8h 21m

What companies run services between Preston, England and Loch Ness, Scotland?

You can take a train from Preston to Tourist Information via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street Low Level, Spean Bridge, and Spean Crescent in around 8h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Tourist Information via Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Station in around 8h 53m.

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