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 5h 3m.

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 15m and costs £45 - £160.

How far is it from Ireland to Preston?

The distance between Ireland and Preston is 193 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 10h 9m and costs £80 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 6h 11m to get from Ireland to Preston, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Preston?

There are 2139+ hotels available in Preston.

Ireland to Preston - 9 ways to travel via train, car ferry, car, ferry

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

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

Car ferry, drive
best
1. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Holyhead
2. Drive from Holyhead to Preston
6h 11m
£69–85
Fly Cork Airport to Manchester Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Manchester Airport (MAN)ORK - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Preston
4h 55m
£35–155
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferry0
2. Take the train from Holyhead to Chester
3. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Preston
10h 9m
£82–146
Tram to Dublin Airport, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the tram from Tallaght to Red Cow
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL)DUB - LPL
3. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Warrington Central
4. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Preston
4h 15m
£47–159
Ferry, train via Warrington
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead
2. Take the train from Holyhead to Chester
3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Preston
8h 44m
£62–109
Fly Dublin Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Manchester Airport (MAN)DUB - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Preston
5h 3m
£39–131
Fly Shannon Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)SNN - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Preston
5h 22m
£36–167
Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Grand Central
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Liverpool (LPL)BFS - LPL
3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Preston
5h 42m
£57–157
Fly Dublin Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)DUB - LBA
2. Take the train from Bradford Interchange to Preston
6h 37m
£41–156

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

21Weekly Services

8h 44mAverage Duration

£62Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Ireland to Preston.

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Distance: 192.3 mi
Duration: 6h 11m

What companies run services between Ireland and Preston, England?

There is no direct connection from Ireland to Preston. However, you can drive to Dublin Terminal 1, take the car ferry to Holyhead, then drive to Preston. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Burlington Road to Preston via Sean Moore Road, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead Ferry, Holyhead, Chester, Liverpool Central Loop Line, and Liverpool Lime Street in around 10h 9m.

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