What is the cheapest way to get from Limerick Junction to Preston?

The cheapest way to get from Limerick Junction to Preston is to train and fly which costs £55 - £190 and takes 8h 34m.

What is the fastest way to get from Limerick Junction to Preston?

The fastest way to get from Limerick Junction to Preston is to fly and train which takes 6h 10m and costs £45 - £210.

How far is it from Limerick Junction to Preston?

The distance between Limerick Junction and Preston is 364 miles.

How do I travel from Limerick Junction to Preston without a car?

The best way to get from Limerick Junction to Preston without a car is to bus and ferry and train which takes 16h 58m and costs £160 - £270.

How long does it take to get from Limerick Junction to Preston?

It takes approximately 6h 10m to get from Limerick Junction to Preston, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Preston?

There are 2170+ hotels available in Preston.

Limerick Junction to Preston - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus

There are 7 ways to get from Limerick Junction to Preston by plane, train, bus, ferry, car, or car ferry

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

Fly Shannon Airport to Manchester Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)SNN - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Preston
6h 10m
£46–201
Train to Cork Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Limerick Junction to Cork
2. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Manchester Airport (MAN)ORK - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Preston
6h 25m
£44–185
Bus, ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Limerick Junction to Waterford Bus Station55
2. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Station to Rosslare Europort40 / ...
3. Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Fishguard Harbour0
4. Take the train from Fishguard Harbour to Manchester Piccadilly
5. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Preston
16h 58m
£163–265
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Limerick Junction to Dublin Terminal 1
2. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Holyhead
3. Drive from Holyhead to Preston
8h 13m
£87–126
Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the train from Limerick Junction to Dublin Heuston
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL)DUB - LPL
3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Preston
6h 11m
£64–178
Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Limerick Junction to Dublin Heuston
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Manchester Airport (MAN)DUB - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Preston
6h 42m
£54–166
Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Limerick Junction to Dublin Heuston
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)DUB - LBA
3. Take the train from Leeds to Preston
8h 34m
£55–183

Limerick Junction to Preston by bus, ferry, foot, and train

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16h 58mAverage Duration

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Distance: 362.4 mi
Duration: 6h 10m

What companies run services between Limerick Junction, Ireland and Preston, England?

There is no direct connection from Limerick Junction to Preston. However, you can take the train to Limerick, walk to Limerick Colbert Station, take the line 343 bus to Shannon Airport, walk to Shannon Airport (SNN) airport, fly to Manchester Airport (MAN), walk to Manchester Airport, then take the train to Preston. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Limerick Junction to Preston via Waterford Bus Station, Rosslare Europort, Rosslare Harbour, Fishguard Harbour, Fishguard Harbour, and Manchester Piccadilly in around 16h 58m.

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