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How to get fromPreston to Loch Tayby train, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Preston to Loch Tay by train, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston to Haymarkettrain train
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Dunblanetrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Dunblane to Loch Taytaxi taxi
    4h 42m
    £170–260

  2. Drive 241.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Preston to Loch Taycar car 241.8 mi
    4h 16m
    £59–85

  3. Train, bus via Stirling

    1. Take the train from Preston to Stirlingtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to South Streetbus bus M8 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Mill Street to Chapel Streetbus bus 34A / ...
    8h 32m

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Preston to Perthtrain train London Euston - Inverness
    2. Take the bus from Mill Street to Chapel Streetbus bus 34A / ...
    9h 15m

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  • Distance: 270.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 42m

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

There is no direct connection from Preston to Loch Tay. However, you can take the train to Haymarket, take the train to Dunblane, then take the taxi to Loch Tay. Alternatively, you can take a train from Preston to Balnasium via Stirling, Bus Station, South Street, Mill Street, and Chapel Street in around 8h 32m.

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