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 £30 - £140 and takes 3h 59m.

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 59m and costs £30 - £140.

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 47m and costs £80 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 3h 59m to get from Ireland to Preston, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Preston?

There are 1218+ hotels available in Preston.

Ireland to Preston - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Ireland to Preston by plane, train, ferry, 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 59m
£31–136
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 55m
£26–160
Ferry, train
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
8h 47m
£82–154
Ferry, train via Burlington Road
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
9h 25m
£63–120
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 42m
£101–148
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
£45–149
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 23m
£30–162
Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Great 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
£53–141

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

26Weekly Services

8h 47mAverage Duration

£82Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Ireland to Preston.

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Distance: 220.6 mi
Duration: 3h 59m

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 Ferry, Holyhead, and Warrington Bank Quay in around 8h 47m.

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