How to travel from Loch Ness to Preston, United Kingdom

The distance between Loch Ness and Preston is around 550km (342 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 35m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Loch Ness to Preston by bus, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out PrestonLoch Ness if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Inverness (INV) to Birmingham (BHX) then take the train to Preston.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    £250($300)
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Bus

Take the bus to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station and then to Preston Coach Station.

  • Duration8hrs
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £46($54)
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Edinburgh Bus Station then take the train to Preston.

  • Duration7hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £110($130)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Preston.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Distance550km (342 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Loch Ness and Preston

There are several options for getting from Loch Ness to Preston by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £46 ($54) and will take around 8hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £84 ($100).

The distance between Loch Ness and Preston is around 550km (342 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 407km (253 miles)

It takes around 7hrs to get from Loch Ness and Preston by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Loch Ness to Preston is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx £84 ($100).

The cheapest way to travel between Loch Ness and Preston, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £46 ($54) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Loch Ness and Preston. We recommend that you take the bus to Inverness Bus Station Stance 2 then fly from Inverness (INV) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Preston. instead which will take 3h 35m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Loch Ness and Preston. It typically takes around 8hrs and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Loch Ness to Preston. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Inverness Bus Station Stance 2 and Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 8hrs.

Megabus UK, Scottish Citylink and FlixBus run regular bus services between Loch Ness and Preston. Buses run twice daily and take around 8hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Loch Ness to Preston. We recommend that you take the bus to Inverness Bus Station Stance 2 then fly from Inverness (INV) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Preston. instead which will take 3h 35m.

The closest major airport to Preston is Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) (LPL) which is approximately 48km (30 miles) from Preston. Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) and Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) (LBA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Loch Ness and Preston. The distance is around 550km (342 miles) by road and it will take around 6hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Loch Ness to Preston is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 7hrs and will usually cost around £110 ($130).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Loch Ness and Preston

Transport options from Loch Ness to Preston
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 2 similar
4h 45m
£250($300)
every 2 hours812km (504 miles)
Train and Plane5h 25m
£110($130)
every 3 hours687km (427 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train3h 35m
£84($100)
every 2 hours592km (368 miles)
Bus
8hrs
£46($54)
twice daily611km (380 miles)
Bus and Train
7hrs
£110($130)
once daily588km (366 miles)
Drive
6hrs
£95($115)
on demand550km (342 miles)

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Airports near Preston

The following major airports near Preston offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

LPL
Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL)
International Airport
Distance
48km (30 miles) from Preston
MAN
Manchester Airport (MAN)
International Airport
Distance
52km (32 miles) from Preston
LBA
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
International Airport
Distance
69km (43 miles) from Preston