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How to get fromIreland to Prestonby tram, plane, train, car ferry, car, or ferry

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

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  1. Tram to Dublin Airport, fly to Liverpool, train

    best
    1. Take the tram from Tallaght to Red Cowtram tram
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane DUB - LPL
    3. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Warrington Centraltrain train
    4. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain train
    4h 18m
    £39–144

  2. Car ferry, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the carferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    2. Take the carferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpoolcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Liverpool to Prestoncar car
    7h 50m
    £36–309

  3. Ferry, train via Burlington Road

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train
    3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain train
    9h 17m
    £111–262

  4. Fly Dublin Airport to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane DUB - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain train
    5h
    £36–142

  5. Fly Cork Airport to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane ORK - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain train
    4h 53m
    £40–187

  6. Fly Shannon Airport to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane SNN - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain train
    5h 21m
    £42–196

  7. Fly Dublin Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane plane DUB - LBA
    2. Take the train from Bradford Interchange to Prestontrain train
    6h 11m
    £41–137

  8. Fly Cork Airport to Liverpool, train

    1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane ORK - LPL
    2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain train
    5h 11m
    £44–219

  9. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train
    3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain train
    8h 38m
    £72–111

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

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration8h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket£72Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 198.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 18m

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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