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

The cheapest way to get from Ireland to Preston is to fly and train which costs £35 - £170 and takes 4h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ireland to Preston is to tram and fly and train which takes 4h 23m and costs £40 - £150.

Is there a direct bus between Ireland and Preston?

No, there is no direct bus from Ireland to Preston station. However, there are services departing from Grand Parade and arriving at Bus Station via Terminal 1 Zone 2, Belfast, Europa Buscentre and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 9m.

How far is it from Ireland to Preston?

The distance between Ireland and Preston is 200 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ireland to Preston without a car is to bus and bus and ferry which takes 15h 9m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from Ireland to Preston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ireland to Preston bus from?

Ireland to Preston bus services, operated by Aircoach, depart from Terminal 1 Zone 2 station.

Where does the Ireland to Preston bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Preston?

There are 2282+ hotels available in Preston.

Ireland to Preston - 10 ways to travel via train, tram, plane, and car ferry

There are 10 ways to get from Ireland to Preston by tram, plane, train, car ferry, car, bus, busferry, or ferry

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

Tram to Dublin Airport, fly to Liverpool, train
best
1. Take the tram from Tallaght to Red Cowtram
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL)plane DUB - LPL
3. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Warrington Centraltrain
4. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain
4h 23m
£43–150
Fly Cork Airport to Manchester Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane ORK - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
4h 54m
£35–165
Car ferry, drive
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. Drive from Liverpool to Prestoncar
7h 50m
£36–319
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Terminal 1 Zone 2 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
15h 9m
Fly Dublin Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane DUB - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
5h 3m
£41–151
Fly Dublin Airport 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
6h 9m
£45–146
Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Grand Centraltrain
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Liverpool (LPL)plane BFS - LPL
3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain
5h 45m
£64–147
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 13m
£38–194
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry
2. Take the train from Holyhead to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain
8h 45m
£60–187
Ferry, train via Baggot Street
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
2. Take the train from Holyhead to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain
9h 7m
£56–123

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

21Weekly Services

8h 45mAverage Duration

£60Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Ireland to Preston.

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Distance: 198.7 mi
Duration: 4h 23m

What companies run services between Ireland and Preston, England?

There is no direct connection from Ireland to Preston. However, you can take the vehicle to Red Cow, walk to Red Cow Luas, take the line 726 bus to Airport Zone 16, 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 vehicle from Dublin to Preston via Dublin Terminal 1, Isle of Man Douglas, and Liverpool in around 7h 50m.

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