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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Inverness to Preston
Cheapest price
£143
Average price
£143
Fastest journey
6 h 35 m
Average duration
6 h 35 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
423 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Inverness to Preston is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Inverness to Preston will cost around £143 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £143.
Of the 1 trains that leave Inverness for Preston every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 423 km distance in an average of 6 h 35 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 35 m .
The slowest trains will take 6 h 35 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Travel Information
Compare train and flight for Inverness to Preston
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Inverness to Preston among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £80. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 46m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £80, and a flight costs an average of £123.
Distance: 423 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£132 Average Price Cheapest | £138 Average Price | £210 Average Price |
6h 59m Average total duration 6h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 34m Average total duration 8h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 46m Average total duration Fastest 1h 46m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Inverness to Preston train times
The table below shows live departures for Inverness to Preston trains for tomorrow, Sunday 21 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08:40 Inverness | 6h35 | 15:15 Preston | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Inverness to Preston
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Trains from Inverness to Preston run on average 4 times per day, taking around 6h 29m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £80 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:20, the last at 20:45. The fastest train covers the 423 km distance in 6h 26m.
Distance 423 km |
Average train duration 6h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price £80 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 6h 26m |
First train 00:20 |
Last train 20:45 |
Train companies: ScotRail, LNER, Caledonian Sleeper from Inverness to Preston trainsScotRail, LNER, Caledonian Sleeper trains will get you between Inverness and Preston from £80. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Inverness to Preston train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Inverness to Preston by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Preston, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Inverness and Preston
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Information Desk
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 20:30 Saturday 06:30 - 18:30 Sunday 09:15 - 20:20
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the automatic ticket gates Blue Badge parking bays: 3
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Concourse. The National key toilets are located on the Concourse; these toilets are operated by a radar key. Available between 0630 and 1930
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the Eastgate side of the station at the short stay car park
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LockersParkingDiningATM
TaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingCar RentalInformation Desk
Luggage Carts
- 5:30 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Friday
- 6:30 AM - 7:00 PM Saturday
- 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24 hours, located adjacent to the station with access from Butler Street.
- Rise
- The Olive Tree Brasserie
- Turtle Bay
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- £0.30
- Holiday Inn Express Preston - South
- Delta Hotels Preston
- Macdonald Tickled Trout Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Enterprise
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-3 for long-distance services
- Hall 2: platforms 4-6 for regional and local services
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Northern, Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express services
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