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

The cheapest way to get from Dublin to Preston is to fly and train which costs £35 - £150 and takes 4h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dublin to Preston is to fly and train which takes 3h 53m and costs £35 - £160.

Is there a direct bus between Dublin and Preston?

No, there is no direct bus from Dublin to Preston station. However, there are services departing from The Gresham Hotel and arriving at Bus Station via Belfast, Europa Buscentre and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 12m.

How far is it from Dublin to Preston?

The distance between Dublin and Preston is 192 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dublin to Preston without a car is to ferry and train which takes 7h 20m and costs £50 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 3h 53m to get from Dublin to Preston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dublin to Preston bus from?

Dublin to Preston bus services, operated by Aircoach, depart from The Gresham Hotel station.

Where does the Dublin to Preston bus arrive?

Dublin to Preston bus services, operated by Aircoach, arrive at Europa Bus Centre station.

Where can I stay near Preston?

There are 2273+ hotels available in Preston.

Dublin to Preston - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

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

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

Fly to Liverpool, train
best
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL)plane DUB - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Warrington Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain
3h 53m
£37–158
Fly to Manchester Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane DUB - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
4h 36m
£35–149
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
2. Take the train from Holyhead to Chestertrain
3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain
7h 20m
£54–122
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from The Gresham Hotel to Europa Bus Centrebus
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus
14h 12m
Fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane DUB - LBA
2. Take the train from Bradford Interchange to Prestontrain
5h 44m
£39–159
Ferry, train via Holyhead
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry
2. Take the train from Holyhead to Chestertrain
3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain
7h 28m
£59–184
Car ferry, taxi
1. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Isle of Man Douglascarferry
2. Take the car ferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpoolcarferry
3. Take the taxi from Liverpool to Prestontaxi
7h 38m
£99–563

Dublin to Preston by ferry and train

26Weekly Services

7h 20mAverage Duration

£54Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Dublin to Preston.

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Distance: 190.7 mi
Duration: 3h 53m

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 2, walk to Dublin Airport (DUB) airport, fly to Liverpool (LPL), walk to Liverpool John Lennon Airport, take the bus to Liverpool South Parkway, walk to Liverpool South Parkway, take the train to Warrington Central, walk to Warrington Bank Quay, 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 20m.

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