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

The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Preston is to car ferry and train which costs £35 - £110 and takes 11h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Belfast to Preston is to fly and train which takes 3h 25m and costs £45 - £160.

Is there a direct bus between Belfast and Preston?

No, there is no direct bus from Belfast to Preston station. However, there are services departing from Belfast, Europa Buscentre and arriving at Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 55m.

How far is it from Belfast to Preston?

The distance between Belfast and Preston is 215 miles.

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

The best way to get from Belfast to Preston without a car is to car ferry and train via Glasgow which takes 10h 18m and costs £140 - £460.

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

It takes approximately 3h 25m to get from Belfast to Preston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Belfast to Preston bus from?

Belfast to Preston bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Belfast, Europa Buscentre station.

Where does the Belfast to Preston bus arrive?

Belfast to Preston bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Glasgow Buchanan station.

How do I get a bus ticket from Belfast to Preston?

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Where can I stay near Preston?

There are 2282+ hotels available in Preston.

Belfast to Preston - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, and car ferry

There are 11 ways to get from Belfast to Preston by plane, train, car ferry, busferry, bus, ferry, or car

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

Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Manchester Airport, train
best
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BHD - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
3h 25m
£46–152
Car ferry, train
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry
2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Prestontrain Liverpool Lime Street - Blackpool North / ...
11h 27m
£38–110
Car ferry, train via Glasgow
1. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
2. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain
3. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestontrain
10h 18m
£141–455
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus Uk030
10h 55m
Fly Belfast International Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BFS - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
3h 55m
£43–132
Fly Belfast International Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Liverpool (LPL)plane BFS - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Warrington Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain
4h 14m
£53–126
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane BHD - LBA
2. Take the train from Bradford Interchange to Prestontrain
5h 42m
£61–202
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Liverpool (LPL)plane BHD - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Warrington Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain
3h 39m
£46–141
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
4. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain
11h 9m
£70–144
Car ferry
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Larne to Isle of Man Douglascarferry
2. Take the car ferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpoolcarferry
13h 20m
£58–87
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Prestoncar
5h 58m
£53–112

Belfast to Preston by bus, car ferry, foot, and train

14Weekly Services

11h 27mAverage Duration

£38Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Belfast to Preston.

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Distance: 214 mi
Duration: 3h 25m

What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and Preston, England?

You can take a train from Lanyon Place to Ring Way via Larne Harbour, Port of Larne, Isle of Man Douglas, Liverpool, Moorfields, Ormskirk, and Bus Station in around 13h 20m.

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