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

The cheapest way to get from Maynooth to Preston is to train and fly which costs £40 - £140 and takes 5h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Maynooth to Preston is to train and fly which takes 4h 49m and costs £50 - £170.

Is there a direct bus between Maynooth and Preston?

No, there is no direct bus from Maynooth to Preston station. However, there are services departing from Maynooth University and arriving at Bus Station via The Gresham Hotel, Belfast, Europa Buscentre and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 57m.

How far is it from Maynooth to Preston?

The distance between Maynooth and Preston is 209 miles.

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

The best way to get from Maynooth to Preston without a car is to train and bus and ferry which takes 13h 19m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 33m to get from Maynooth to Preston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Maynooth to Preston bus from?

Maynooth to Preston bus services, operated by Aircoach, depart from The Gresham Hotel station.

Where does the Maynooth to Preston bus arrive?

Maynooth to Preston bus services, operated by Aircoach, arrive at Europa Bus Centre station.

Where can I stay near Preston?

There are 2119+ hotels available in Preston.

Maynooth to Preston - 9 ways to travel via train, car ferry, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Maynooth to Preston by car ferry, car, train, busferry, ferry, plane, 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.

Car ferry, drive
best
1. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Holyhead
2. Drive from Holyhead to Preston
6h 33m
£62–92
Train, fly to Manchester Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Maynooth to Drumcondra
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Manchester Airport (MAN)DUB - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Preston
5h 24m
£43–136
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand CentralIc / ...
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchanan923
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Preston
13h 19m
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Tara Street to Rosslare EuroportIc
2. Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Fishguard
3. Take the train from Fishguard Harbour to Crewe
4. Take the train from Crewe to Preston
17h 19m
£166–310
Train, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the train from Maynooth to Drumcondra
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL)DUB - LPL
3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Preston
4h 49m
£51–162
Train, bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand CentralIc / ...
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchanan923
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Halston Hotel
4. Take the train from Carlisle to Preston
14h 39m
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from The Gresham Hotel to Europa Bus Centre
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchanan923
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station
15h 57m
Train, fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport
1. Take the train from Maynooth to Drumcondra
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)DUB - LBA
3. Take the train from Bradford Interchange to Preston
7h 17m
£43–169
Fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)DUB - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Preston
7h 21m
£50–194

Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL) flights

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Distance: 208.2 mi
Duration: 6h 33m

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

There is no direct connection from Maynooth to Preston. However, you can drive to Dublin Terminal 1, take the car ferry to Holyhead, then drive to Preston. Alternatively, you can take a train from Maynooth to Preston via Dublin Connolly, Belfast Grand Central, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Glasgow Buchanan, and Glasgow Central in around 13h 19m.

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