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

The cheapest way to get from Limerick to Preston is to fly and train which costs £35 - £190 and takes 5h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Limerick to Preston is to fly and train which takes 5h 21m and costs £35 - £190.

How far is it from Limerick to Preston?

The distance between Limerick and Preston is 342 miles.

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

The best way to get from Limerick to Preston without a car is to train and ferry which takes 11h 12m and costs £70 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 5h 21m to get from Limerick to Preston, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Preston?

There are 1377+ hotels available in Preston.

Limerick to Preston - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, car, and car ferry

There are 11 ways to get from Limerick to Preston by plane, train, car, car ferry, ferry, or bus

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
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1. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SNN - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
5h 21m
£39–187
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Limerick to Dublin Terminal 1car
2. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Isle of Man Douglascarferry
3. Take the car ferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpoolcarferry
4. Drive from Liverpool to Prestoncar
9h 51m
£65–534
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Limerick to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
4. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain
11h 12m
£70–145
Bus to Cork Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Henry Street to Cork Airportbus
2. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane ORK - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
6h 24m
£45–186
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2bus
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL)plane DUB - LPL
3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain
6h 4m
£53–172
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2bus
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane DUB - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
6h 47m
£51–163
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2bus
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane DUB - LBA
3. Take the train from Bradford Interchange to Prestontrain
7h 55m
£55–173
Bus to Cork Airport, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the bus from Henry Street to Cork Airportbus
2. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Liverpool (LPL)plane ORK - LPL
3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain
6h 41m
£49–235
Fly Shannon Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Liverpool (LPL)plane SNN - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Warrington Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain
5h 33m
£54–216
Bus, car ferry, train via Dublin Airport (DUB)
1. Take the bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2bus 712
2. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Isle of Man Douglascarferry
3. Take the car ferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpoolcarferry
4. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Prestontrain
13h 52m
£87–567
Bus, car ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Bachelors Walkbus 300
2. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Isle of Man Douglascarferry
3. Take the car ferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpoolcarferry
4. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Prestontrain
14h 18m
£58–528

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

26Weekly Services

11h 12mAverage Duration

£70Cheapest Price

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Distance: 340 mi
Duration: 5h 21m

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

There is no direct connection from Limerick to Preston. However, you can 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 vehicle from Limerick to Preston via Dublin Terminal 1, Isle of Man Douglas, and Liverpool in around 9h 51m.

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