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

The cheapest way to get from Limerick to Preston is to bus and fly and train which costs £45 - £150 and takes 5h 37m.

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 16m and costs £35 - £170.

Is there a direct bus between Limerick and Preston?

No, there is no direct bus from Limerick to Preston station. However, there are services departing from Limerick Arthur's Quay and arriving at Bus Station via Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2, Belfast, Europa Buscentre and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 27m.

How far is it from Limerick to Preston?

The distance between Limerick and Preston is 335 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 bus and bus and ferry and train which takes 15h 2m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 37m to get from Limerick to Preston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Limerick to Preston bus from?

Limerick to Preston bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Limerick Arthur's Quay station.

Where does the Limerick to Preston bus arrive?

Limerick to Preston bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 station.

Where can I stay near Preston?

There are 2125+ hotels available in Preston.

Limerick to Preston - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, plane

There are 10 ways to get from Limerick to Preston by bus, plane, train, busferry, 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.

Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
best
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
5h 37m
£48–150
Fly Shannon Airport to Manchester Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SNN - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
5h 16m
£35–164
Bus, bus and ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2bus 712
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centrebus
3. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestontrain
15h 2m
Bus, ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert Station to Waterford Bus Stationbus 55
2. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Station to Rosslare Europortbus 40
3. Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Fishguard Harbourferry 0
4. Take the train from Fishguard Harbour to Manchester Piccadillytrain
5. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Prestontrain
17h 29m
£174–278
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Limerick to Belfastcar
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Prestoncar
10h 3m
£125–187
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 19m
£41–173
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 3m
£60–171
Bus to Kerry Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert Station to Kerry Airportbus
2. Fly from Kerry Airport (KIR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane KIR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
6h 4m
£70–196
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2bus 712
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centrebus
3. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus
16h 27m
Bus, bus and ferry via Dublin
1. Take the bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Bachelors Walkbus 300
2. Take the bus from The Gresham Hotel to Europa Bus Centrebus
3. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus
17h 32m

Dublin Airport (DUB) to Manchester Airport (MAN) flights

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1h 1mAverage Duration

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Limerick to Preston.

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Distance: 332.7 mi
Duration: 5h 37m

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

There is no direct connection from Limerick to Preston. However, you can take the bus to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2, 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 bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Preston via Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2, Europa Bus Centre, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Glasgow Buchanan, and Glasgow Central in around 15h 2m.

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