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 £30 - £160 and takes 4h 49m.

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 49m and costs £30 - £160.

Is there a direct bus between Cork and Preston?

No, there is no direct bus from Cork to Preston station. However, there are services departing from Cork Alfred Street and arriving at Bus Station via Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2, Belfast, Europa Buscentre and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 53m.

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 bus and ferry and train which takes 17h 22m and costs £160 - £270.

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

It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from Cork to Preston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cork to Preston bus from?

Cork to Preston bus services, operated by Aircoach, depart from Cork Alfred Street station.

Where does the Cork to Preston bus arrive?

Cork to Preston bus services, operated by Aircoach, arrive at Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 station.

Where can I stay near Preston?

There are 2123+ hotels available in Preston.

Cork to Preston - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and ferry

There are 9 ways to get from Cork to Preston by plane, train, bus, ferry, busferry, car, or car ferry

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

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 49m
£33–160
Bus, ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Cork Bus Station to Waterford Bus Stationbus 40
2. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Station to Rosslare Europortbus 40
3. Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Fishguard Harbourferry 0
4. Take the train from Fishguard Harbour to Manchester Piccadillytrain
5. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Prestontrain
17h 22m
£164–268
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Cork Alfred Street to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2bus
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centrebus
3. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus
17h 53m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cork to Belfastcar
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Prestoncar
10h 17m
£137–210
Bus to Kerry Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Cork Bus Station to Kerry Airportbus
2. Fly from Kerry Airport (KIR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane KIR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
6h 24m
£72–205
Bus to Shannon Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Cork Bus Station to Shannon Airportbus
2. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SNN - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
6h 58m
£47–187
Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL)plane DUB - LPL
3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain
6h 52m
£67–184
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
£77–203
Bus, bus and ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Cork Alfred Street to Dublin Airport Zone 10bus 707
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Grand Central Bus Stand 11bus X1 / ...
3. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Whitesandsbus X74
5. Take the train from Lockerbie to Prestontrain
18h 34m

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

6Weekly Services

17h 22mAverage Duration

£164Cheapest Price

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Distance: 327.4 mi
Duration: 4h 49m

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 bus from Cork Bus Station to Preston via Waterford Bus Station, Rosslare Europort, Rosslare Harbour, Fishguard Harbour, Fishguard Harbour, and Manchester Piccadilly in around 17h 22m.

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