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

The cheapest way to get from Cork to Preston is to fly and train which costs £40 - £190 and takes 4h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cork to Preston is to fly and train which takes 4h 54m and costs £40 - £190.

How far is it from Cork to Preston?

The distance between Cork and Preston is 329 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cork to Preston without a car is to train and ferry which takes 11h 35m and costs £85 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from Cork to Preston, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Preston?

There are 2316+ hotels available in Preston.

Cork to Preston - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, car, car ferry, and ferry

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There are 6 ways to get from Cork to Preston by plane, train, car, car ferry, ferry, or bus

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Fly Cork Airport to Manchester Airport, train
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1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane ORK - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
4h 54m
£42–190
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cork to Dublin Terminal 1car
2. Take the carferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Isle of Man Douglascarferry
3. Take the carferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpoolcarferry
4. Drive from Liverpool to Prestoncar
10h 25m
£72–362
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain Ic / ...
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 35m
£87–155
Bus, ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Red Cow Luasbus 600
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
4. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain
13h 28m
£117–258
Fly Cork Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Liverpool (LPL)plane ORK - LPL
2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain
5h 11m
£44–221
Train to Shannon Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cork to Limerick Junctiontrain
2. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SNN - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
7h 25m
£54–219

Cork to Preston by train, tram, foot, and ferry

52Weekly Services

11h 35mAverage Duration

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Distance: 327.4 mi
Duration: 4h 54m

What companies run services between Cork, Ireland and Preston, England?

There is no direct connection from Cork to Preston. However, you can take the line 225 bus to Cork Airport, walk to Cork Airport (ORK) airport, fly to Manchester Airport (MAN), walk to Manchester Airport, then take the train to Preston. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Cork to Preston via Dublin Terminal 1, Isle of Man Douglas, and Liverpool in around 10h 25m.

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