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How to get fromLimerick to Prestonby bus, plane, train, ferry, car or car ferry

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There are 8 ways to get from Limerick to Preston by bus, plane, train, ferry, car, or car ferry

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  1. Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

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    1. Take the bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2bus bus
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane DUB - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain train
    5h 42m
    £51–147

  2. Fly Shannon Airport to Manchester Airport, train

    cheapest
    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
    £39–166

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Limerick to Dublin Heustontrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    3. Take the train from Holyhead to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train
    4. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain train
    11h 11m
    £74–138

  4. Bus, ferry, train via Dublin

    1. Take the bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Red Cow Luasbus bus 300
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Holyhead to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train
    4. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain train
    12h 1m
    £76–142

  5. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Limerick to Belfastcar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Cairnryan to Prestoncar car
    10h 3m
    £101–182

  6. Bus to Cork Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Henry Street to Cork Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane ORK - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain train
    6h 24m
    £45–195

  7. Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Liverpool, train

    1. Take the bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2bus bus
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane DUB - LPL
    3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain train
    6h 5m
    £54–162

  8. Bus, ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2bus bus 712
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    3. Take the train from Holyhead to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train
    4. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain train
    12h 42m
    £96–163

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

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration11h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket£74Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 train from Limerick to Preston via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, The Point, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead Ferry, Holyhead, and Warrington Bank Quay in around 11h 11m.

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