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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Thurso to Preston

Composite routes from Thurso to Preston

Cheapest
11 h 9 min
Car
1017 km.
from $55
Other
11 h 30 min
537 km.
from $363.88
12 h 37 min
537 km.
from $141.23
8 h 53 min
Train, Plane
538 km.
from $242.66
11 h 35 min
Train, Plane
538 km.
from $277.26
7 h 4 min
Plane, Train
538 km.
from $354.15

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
service@flixbus.com
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Inverness Bus Station to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
3h 55m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$26.58–$37.97
Bus from Glasgow to Preston
Ave. Duration:
3h 50m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$29.11–$41.77

Megabus UK

Email:
enquiries@megabus.com
Website:
uk.megabus.com
Bus from Inverness Bus Station to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
3h 40m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$21.52–$30.38
Bus from Glasgow to Preston
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$22.78–$31.64

Scottish Citylink

Phone:
0141 352 4444
Email:
info@citylink.co.uk
Website:
citylink.co.uk/
Bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Queensferry
Ave. Duration:
3h 42m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$48.10–$69.62

Park's of Hamilton

Phone:
01698 653164
Email:
enquiries@parksofhamilton.co.uk
Website:
parksofhamilton.co.uk/
Bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Queensferry
Ave. Duration:
4h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily

Stagecoach North Scotland

Phone:
01224591381
Email:
bluebird.enquiries@stagecoachbus.com
Website:
stagecoachbus.com/
Bus from Bank of Scotland to Bus
Ave. Duration:
3h 44m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$40.50–$53.16
Bus from Sir Georges Street Church to Bus
Ave. Duration:
3h 33m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$40.50–$53.16

Train operators

Avanti West Coast

Phone:
00 44 345 528 0253
Website:
avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Haymarket to Preston
Ave. Duration:
2h 18m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$101.26–$253.16

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Glasgow to Preston
Ave. Duration:
4h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$40.50–$56.96

LNER

Phone:
+44 345 722 5333
Email:
customers@lner.co.uk
Website:
lner.co.uk/
Train from Inverness to Haymarket
Ave. Duration:
3h 13m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$75.95–$113.92

ScotRail

Phone:
+44 344 811 0141
Email:
customer.relations@scotrail.co.uk
Website:
scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Thurso to Inverness
Ave. Duration:
3h 53m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$54.43–$120.25
Train from Inverness to Haymarket
Ave. Duration:
3h 17m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$63.29–$139.24
Train from Inverness to Aberdeen
Ave. Duration:
2h 16m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$36.71–$82.28

Caledonian Sleeper

Phone:
+44 141 555 0888
Website:
sleeper.scot/
Train from Inverness to Preston
Ave. Duration:
7h 44m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$94.93–$126.58

TransPennine Express Service

Phone:
+44 345 600 1671
Website:
tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Haymarket to Preston
Ave. Duration:
2h 28m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$49.37–$120.25
Train from Manchester Airport to Preston
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$16.46–$43.04

Northern Rail

Phone:
+44 800 200 6060
Email:
enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
Website:
northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Airport to Preston
Ave. Duration:
1h 9m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$11.39–$15.19

Airlines

Loganair

Website:
loganair.co.uk/
Plane from Inverness Dalcross Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$151.89–$582.26
Plane from Aberdeen International Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
1h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.24–$405.05
Plane from Wick Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$126.58–$468.34

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Thurso to Preston is to bus which costs $76.09 - $130.43 and takes 12h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Thurso to Preston is to fly and train which takes 7h 4m and costs $119.57 - $456.52 .

Is there a direct bus between Thurso and Preston?

No, there is no direct bus from Thurso to Preston station. However, there are services departing from Sir Georges Street Church and arriving at Preston Bus Station via Inverness Bus Station and Glasgow. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Thurso and Preston?

No, there is no direct train from Thurso to Preston. However, there are services departing from Thurso and arriving at Preston via Inverness and Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 30m.

How far is it from Thurso to Preston?

The distance between Thurso and Preston is 841 km. The road distance is 705.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Thurso to Preston without a car is to train which takes 11h 30m and costs $141.30 - $445.65 .

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

It takes approximately 11h 30m to get from Thurso to Preston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Thurso to Preston bus from?

Thurso to Preston bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, depart from Sir Georges Street Church station.

Where do I catch the Thurso to Preston train from?

Thurso to Preston train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Thurso station.

Train or bus from Thurso to Preston?

The best way to get from Thurso to Preston is to train which takes 11h 30m and costs $141.30 - $445.65 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $76.09 - $130.43 and takes 12h 37m.

Where does the Thurso to Preston bus arrive?

Thurso to Preston bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, arrive at Bus Station Stance 3.

Where does the Thurso to Preston train arrive?

Thurso to Preston train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Inverness station.

Can I drive from Thurso to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Thurso to Preston is 705 km. It takes approximately 8h 4m to drive from Thurso to Preston.

How do I get a train ticket from Thurso to Preston?

Book your Thurso to Preston train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Preston?

There are 2035+ hotels available in Preston. Prices start at $36.78 per night.
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