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

The cheapest way to get from Newry to Preston is to train and fly which costs £45 - £150 and takes 6h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Newry to Preston is to train and fly which takes 5h 22m and costs £50 - £200.

Is there a direct bus between Newry and Preston?

No, there is no direct bus from Newry station to Preston station. However, there are services departing from Newry Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station via Belfast, Europa Buscentre and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 53m.

How far is it from Newry to Preston?

The distance between Newry and Preston is 261 miles.

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

The best way to get from Newry to Preston without a car is to train and bus and ferry which takes 11h 50m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 22m to get from Newry to Preston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Newry to Preston bus from?

Newry to Preston bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Newry Bus Station.

Where does the Newry to Preston bus arrive?

Newry to Preston bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Grand Central Bus Stand 11 station.

Where can I stay near Preston?

There are 2162+ hotels available in Preston.

Newry to Preston - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, bus and ferry, and bus

There are 12 ways to get from Newry to Preston by train, plane, busferry, bus, car ferry, or car

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

Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
best
1. Take the train from Newry to Belfast Grand Central
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Manchester Airport (MAN)BHD - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Preston
5h 22m
£54–197
Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Newry to Great Victoria Street
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)BFS - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Preston
6h 1m
£47–146
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Newry to Great Victoria Street
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchanan923
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Preston
11h 50m
Bus, car ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Newry Bus Station to Grand Central Bus Stand 11238
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpool
3. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Preston
13h 57m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Newry to Belfast
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Preston
6h 34m
£85–245
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the bus from Newry Bus Station to Dublin Airport T2
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL)DUB - LPL
3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Preston
4h 49m
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Newry Bus Station to Dublin Airport T2
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Manchester Airport (MAN)DUB - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Preston
5h 30m
Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the train from Newry to Belfast Grand Central
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Liverpool (LPL)BHD - LPL
3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Preston
5h 36m
£62–219
Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the train from Newry to Great Victoria Street
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Liverpool (LPL)BFS - LPL
3. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Warrington Central
4. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Preston
6h 20m
£56–168
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Newry Bus Station to Dublin Airport T2
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)DUB - LBA
3. Take the train from Leeds to Preston
7h 23m
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Newry Bus Station to Grand Central Bus Stand 11238
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchanan923
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station
12h 53m
Bus, bus and ferry via Meikle Earnock
1. Take the bus from Newry Bus Station to Grand Central Bus Stand 11238
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchanan923
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Coach Stn181 / ...
13h 42m

George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Manchester Airport (MAN) flights

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Distance: 260 mi
Duration: 5h 22m

What companies run services between Newry, Northern Ireland and Preston, England?

There is no direct connection from Newry to Preston. However, you can take the line 341 bus to Newry Train Station [bus stop], walk to Newry, take the train to Belfast Grand Central, walk to Grand Central Bus Stand 20, take the line 600 bus to George Best Belfast City Airport, walk to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) airport, fly to Manchester Airport (MAN), walk to Manchester Airport, then take the train to Preston. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Newry Bus Station to Preston via Newry Train Station [bus stop], Newry, Great Victoria Street, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Glasgow Buchanan, and Glasgow Central in around 11h 50m.

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