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

The cheapest way to get from Larne to Preston is to car ferry and train which costs £50 - £95 and takes 13h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Larne to Preston is to train and fly which takes 4h 45m and costs £40 - £170.

How far is it from Larne to Preston?

The distance between Larne and Preston is 240 miles.

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

The best way to get from Larne to Preston without a car is to car ferry and train via Glasgow which takes 8h 25m and costs £75 - £350.

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

It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from Larne to Preston, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Preston?

There are 2171+ hotels available in Preston.

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

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

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

Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
best
1. Take the train from Larne Town to Lanyon Placetrain
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BHD - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
4h 45m
£42–169
Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Larne Town to Belfast Great Centraltrain
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BFS - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
5h 20m
£41–143
Car ferry, train via Glasgow
1. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
2. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain
3. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestontrain
8h 25m
£78–348
Car ferry, bus, train
1. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
2. Take the bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Dumfries stationbus 500
3. Take the train from Lockerbie to Prestontrain
8h 35m
Car ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry
2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Prestontrain Liverpool Lime Street - Blackpool North / ...
13h 7m
£51–94
Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the train from Larne Town to Lanyon Placetrain
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Liverpool (LPL)plane BHD - LPL
3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain
4h 55m
£56–164
Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the train from Larne Town to Belfast Great Centraltrain
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Liverpool (LPL)plane BFS - LPL
3. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Warrington Centraltrain
4. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain
5h 36m
£53–143
Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Larne Town to Lanyon Placetrain
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane BHD - LBA
3. Take the train from Bradford Interchange to Prestontrain
7h 5m
£66–214
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Prestoncar
5h 24m
£70–289

Larne to Preston by train, bus, car ferry, and foot

14Weekly Services

13h 7mAverage Duration

£51Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Larne to Preston.

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Distance: 238.3 mi
Duration: 4h 45m

What companies run services between Larne, Northern Ireland and Preston, England?

There is no direct connection from Larne to Preston. However, you can take the train to Lanyon Place, walk to Station Street, take the line 600 bus to George Best Belfast City Airport, walk to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) airport, fly to Manchester Airport (MAN), walk to Manchester Airport, then take the train to Preston. Alternatively, you can take a car ferry from Larne to Preston via Cairnryan, Stranraer, Ayr, and Glasgow Central in around 8h 25m.

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