What is the cheapest way to get from Northern Ireland to Preston?

The cheapest way to get from Northern Ireland to Preston is to fly and train which costs £35 - £130 and takes 3h 56m.

What is the fastest way to get from Northern Ireland to Preston?

The fastest way to get from Northern Ireland to Preston is to fly and train which takes 3h 26m and costs £35 - £160.

Is there a direct bus between Northern Ireland and Preston?

No, there is no direct bus from Northern Ireland to Preston station. However, there are services departing from Victoria Square Victoria Street and arriving at Bus Station via Belfast Stena Line Terminus and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 2m.

How far is it from Northern Ireland to Preston?

The distance between Northern Ireland and Preston is 215 miles.

How do I travel from Northern Ireland to Preston without a car?

The best way to get from Northern Ireland to Preston without a car is to car ferry and Bus and train which takes 9h 46m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Northern Ireland to Preston?

It takes approximately 3h 26m to get from Northern Ireland to Preston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Northern Ireland to Preston bus from?

Northern Ireland to Preston bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Belfast Stena Line Terminus station.

Where does the Northern Ireland to Preston bus arrive?

Northern Ireland to Preston bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Glasgow Buchanan station.

Where can I stay near Preston?

There are 2181+ hotels available in Preston.

Northern Ireland to Preston - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, and car ferry

There are 10 ways to get from Northern Ireland to Preston by plane, train, car ferry, bus, busferry, 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.

Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Manchester Airport, train
best
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BHD - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
3h 26m
£38–152
Fly Belfast International Airport to Manchester Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BFS - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
3h 56m
£35–127
Car ferry, Bus, train
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
2. Take the bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Glasgow Buchananbus 923
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestontrain
9h 46m
Car ferry, train via Glasgow
1. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
2. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain
3. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestontrain
10h 19m
£108–491
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Belfast Stena Line Terminus to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus Uk030
11h 2m
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Liverpool (LPL)plane BHD - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Warrington Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain
3h 40m
£45–195
Fly Belfast International Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Liverpool (LPL)plane BFS - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Warrington Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain
4h 15m
£46–185
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane BHD - LBA
2. Take the train from Bradford Interchange to Prestontrain
5h 49m
£56–144
Car ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry
2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Prestontrain Liverpool Lime Street - Blackpool North / ...
11h 26m
£45–227
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Prestoncar
5h 58m
£81–132

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

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Map of how to get from Northern Ireland to Preston.

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Distance: 214 mi
Duration: 3h 26m

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

There is no direct connection from Northern Ireland to Preston. However, you can 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 Victoria Square Victoria Street to Preston via Stena Line terminus, Belfast, Cairnryan, Cairnryan Stena Terminal, Glasgow Buchanan, and Glasgow Central in around 9h 46m.

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