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How to get fromDublin to Prestonby plane, train, ferry, car or car ferry

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

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  1. Fly to Manchester Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane DUB - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain train
    3h 26m
    £39–145

  2. Ferry, train via Warrington

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to Chestertrain train
    3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain train
    7h 27m
    £84–142

  3. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to Chestertrain train
    3. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Prestontrain train
    8h 26m
    £82–144

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Dublin to Belfastcar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Cairnryan to Prestoncar car
    7h 41m
    £101–158

  5. Fly to Liverpool, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane DUB - LPL
    2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Warrington Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain train
    3h 48m
    £47–158

  6. Ferry, train via Holyhead

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to Chestertrain train
    3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain train
    7h 35m
    £63–104

Dublin to Preston by ferry and train

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration7h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket£84Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Dublin to Preston. However, you can take the bus to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2, walk to Dublin Airport (DUB) airport, fly to Manchester Airport (MAN), walk to Manchester Airport, then take the train to Preston. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Preston via Holyhead Ferry, Holyhead, Chester, and Warrington Bank Quay in around 7h 27m.

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