How to get to Inverness from Preston

There are 3 options to travel between Preston and Inverness including taking a train, coach and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Preston to Inverness is a train with an average price of £118.

This is compared to other travel options from Preston to Inverness:

A train is £207 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Preston to Inverness costing on average £326.

The fastest way to travel from Preston to Inverness is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 42m.

Other travel options to Inverness take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 31m.

The Preston to Inverness distance is approximately 423 km.

The average frequency per day from Preston to Inverness is:

• Around 9 flights per day.
• Around 4 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Preston and Inverness as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Preston to Inverness:

• Flights mostly depart from Manchester Airport and arrive in Inverness Airport.
• Trains mostly depart from Preston station (PRE) and arrive in Inverness station (INV).

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Preston to Inverness, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with Loganair, British Airways to go to Inverness by flight.
• Travel with Transpennine Express, London North Eastern Railway, Scotrail, Lumo, Avanti West Coast to go to Inverness by train.

Yes, there is a direct route available from Preston to Inverness:

• 2 direct flights per day with Loganair.

Omio customers who travel from Preston to Inverness often also extend their vacation to go to Edinburgh, London, Glasgow, Manchester, Aberdeen. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Inverness and these popular destinations at a great price.

To get from Preston to Inverness, you can choose from several travel options including train, coach and flight.

In Inverness, you can explore local history and art at the Inverness Museum and Art Gallery, enjoy performances at Eden Court Theatre, and take a scenic walk through Ness Islands. Discover the historic Caledonian Canal by boat or on foot, and explore the natural beauty of Merkinch Local Nature Reserve. Visit best sights like Inverness Castle for panoramic views, the famous Loch Ness, Culloden Battlefield with its visitor centre, the impressive Inverness Cathedral, and the ancient Clava Cairns.

Three to four days in Inverness is ideal for exploring the city's highlights, including the historic Inverness Castle, the picturesque River Ness, and nearby attractions like Loch Ness and Culloden Battlefield.