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

The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Preston bus Station is to car ferry which costs £50 - £90 and takes 12h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Belfast to Preston bus Station is to fly and train which takes 3h 39m and costs £35 - £160.

Is there a direct bus between Belfast and Preston bus Station?

No, there is no direct bus from Belfast to Preston bus Station 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 35m.

How far is it from Belfast to Preston bus Station?

The distance between Belfast and Preston bus Station is 216 miles.

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

The best way to get from Belfast to Preston bus Station without a car is to car ferry and bus and train which takes 10h 2m and costs £65 - £290.

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

It takes approximately 3h 39m to get from Belfast to Preston bus Station, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Belfast to Preston bus Station bus from?

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

Where does the Belfast to Preston bus Station bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Belfast and Preston bus Station?

Preston bus Station is 1h ahead of Belfast. It is currently 10:00 PM in Belfast and 11:00 PM in Preston bus Station.

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

Book your Belfast to Preston bus Station bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Preston bus Station?

There are 2124+ hotels available in Preston bus Station.

Belfast to Preston bus Station - 10 ways to travel via train, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Belfast to Preston bus Station by plane, train, car ferry, bus, busferry, 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)BHD - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Preston
3h 39m
£38–155
Fly Belfast International Airport to Manchester Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)BFS - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Preston
4h 9m
£37–130
Car ferry, bus, train
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
2. Take the bus from Stena Terminal to Buchanan Bus Station923
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Preston
10h 2m
£65–282
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchanan923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus StationUk030
10h 35m
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Larne to Cairnryan
2. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayr
3. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Preston
10h 36m
£89–390
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Liverpool (LPL)BHD - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Warrington Central
3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Preston
3h 53m
£52–190
Fly Belfast International Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Liverpool (LPL)BFS - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Warrington Central
3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Preston
4h 28m
£49–140
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)BHD - LBA
2. Take the train from Bradford Interchange to Preston
5h 29m
£60–217
Car ferry
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpool
12h 10m
£53–90
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Preston bus Station
5h 57m
£76–232

George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Manchester Airport (MAN) flights

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Distance: 214.7 mi
Duration: 3h 39m

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

Stena Line operates a car ferry from Belfast to Liverpool twice daily. Tickets cost £35–75 and the journey takes 8h.

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