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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Preston to Inverness among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £103 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 47m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £103, while a flight costs an average of £325.
Distance: 423 km
Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
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£103 Average Price Cheapest | £325 Average Price | £89 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 32m Average total duration 6h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 47m Average total duration Fastest 2h 47m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare the available ways to get from Preston to Inverness, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Preston to Inverness:
A train is £223 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Preston to Inverness costing on average £325.
Other travel options to Inverness take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 32m.
Tickets start at around £103 compared to roughly £89 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -£13. The journey takes 6h 2m versus 5h 56m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
How to get to Inverness from Preston by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Preston to Inverness is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Inverness are Aviemore, Nairn, Elgin, Fort William and Keith. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Inverness on Omio.
Aviemore is a Highland town in the Cairngorms National Park, known for mountain scenery and outdoor activities. Its modern resort character makes it a base for walking, cycling and winter snowsports.
Elgin is the historic centre of Moray, best known for the ruins of Elgin Cathedral and its links to Scotch whisky. Its compact centre, old stone buildings and nearby countryside give it a calm north-east Scottish character.
Fort William is a Highland town on Loch Linnhe, best known as the gateway to Ben Nevis. Its character is shaped by mountain scenery, outdoor sports and a working-town feel.
Travel to Inverness easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Preston to Inverness.
This is compared to other travel options from Preston to Inverness:
A train is £223 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Preston to Inverness costing on average £325.
Other travel options to Inverness take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 32m.
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.
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