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How to get fromCork to Prestonby plane, train, ferry, bus, car or car ferry

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There are 7 ways to get from Cork to Preston by plane, train, ferry, bus, car, or car ferry

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  1. Fly Cork Airport to Manchester Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane ORK - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain train
    4h 55m
    £28–155

  2. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain train 205 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    3. Take the train from Holyhead to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train
    4. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain train
    11h 41m
    £102–182

  3. Bus, ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Cork Alfred Street to Parkgate Streetbus bus 707
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    3. Take the train from Holyhead to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train
    4. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain train
    12h 3m
    £101–181

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Cork to Belfastcar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Cairnryan to Prestoncar car
    10h 19m
    £136–203

  5. Bus to Kerry Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Cork Bus Station to Kerry Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Kerry Airport (KIR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane KIR - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain train
    6h 31m
    £69–200

  6. Bus to Shannon Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Cork Bus Station to Shannon Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane SNN - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain train
    7h 5m
    £42–182

  7. Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Liverpool, train

    1. Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain train
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane DUB - LPL
    3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain train
    6h 54m
    £68–174

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

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration11h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket£102Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 train from Cork to Preston via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, The Point, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead Ferry, Holyhead, and Warrington Bank Quay in around 11h 41m.

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