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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Dingwall is to bus via Meikle Earnock which costs £45 - £80 and takes 10h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Dingwall is to train and fly which takes 5h 44m and costs £100 - £250.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Dingwall?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Dingwall. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Hill Street via Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Station Stance 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Dingwall?

No, there is no direct train from Preston to Dingwall. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Inverness via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h.

How far is it from Preston to Dingwall?

The distance between Preston and Dingwall is 389 miles. The road distance is 346.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Dingwall without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 8h and costs £110 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 8h to get from Preston to Dingwall, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Dingwall bus from?

Preston to Dingwall bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Preston to Dingwall train from?

Preston to Dingwall train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.

Train or bus from Preston to Dingwall?

The best way to get from Preston to Dingwall is to train via Edinburgh which takes 8h and costs £110 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £120 and takes 9h 1m.

Where does the Preston to Dingwall bus arrive?

Preston to Dingwall bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Preston to Dingwall train arrive?

Preston to Dingwall train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Haymarket station.

Can I drive from Preston to Dingwall?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Dingwall is 346 miles. It takes approximately 6h 4m to drive from Preston to Dingwall.

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

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Where can I stay near Dingwall?

There are 1173+ hotels available in Dingwall.

Preston to Dingwall - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Preston to Dingwall by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Edinburgh
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Haymarkettrain Preston - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Invernesstrain Edinburgh - Inverness
8h
£117–222
Bus via Meikle Earnock
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 181
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
10h 2m
£49–78
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk030
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus Uk093
9h 1m
£54–111
Drive 344.5 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Dingwallcar 344.5 mi
6h 4m
£86–124
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane MAN - INV
5h 44m
£107–244
Train
1. Take the train from Preston to Invernesstrain London Euston - Inverness
8h 28m
£87–117
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane MAN - ABZ
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain
8h 26m
£117–304
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane BHX - INV
7h 38m
£83–274

Preston to Dingwall by train and bus

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Map of how to get from Preston to Dingwall.

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Distance: 387.2 mi
Duration: 8h

What companies run services between Preston, England and Dingwall, Scotland?

You can take a train from Preston to Hill Street via Haymarket, Inverness, and Bus Station Stance 1 in around 8h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Hill Street via Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Station Stance 1 in around 9h 1m.

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