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 - £140 and takes 3h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ireland to Preston is to fly and train which takes 3h 54m and costs £35 - £140.

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 Dublin Airport 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 222 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 ferry and train which takes 8h 55m and costs £60 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 3h 54m 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 Dublin Airport 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 2122+ hotels available in Preston.

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

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

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

Fly Dublin Airport to Manchester Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane DUB - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
3h 54m
£36–138
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 50m
£31–162
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 55m
£63–109
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Dublin Airport 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
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Dublin to Belfastcar
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Prestoncar
7h 41m
£102–154
Tram to Dublin Airport, fly to Liverpool, train
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 20m
£50–159
Fly Shannon Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SNN - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
5h 18m
£34–164
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 41m
£61–157
Ferry, train via Burlington Road
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 22m
£84–145

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

21Weekly Services

8h 55mAverage Duration

£63Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Ireland to Preston.

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Distance: 220.6 mi
Duration: 3h 54m

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 Dublin Airport Zone 16, 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 vehicle from Spencer Dock to Preston via The Point, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead, Holyhead, and Warrington Bank Quay in around 8h 55m.

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