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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Arklow is to train and fly and bus which costs €50 - €180 and takes 7h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Arklow is to train and fly and bus which takes 5h 36m and costs €60 - €200.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Arklow?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Arklow. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Arklow Euro Shop via Glasgow Buchanan, Glengall Street and Dublin Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 35m.

How far is it from Preston to Arklow?

The distance between Preston and Arklow is 383 km.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Arklow without a car is to train and ferry which takes 13h 48m and costs €170 - €370.

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

It takes approximately 5h 36m to get from Preston to Arklow, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Arklow bus from?

Preston to Arklow bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station.

Where does the Preston to Arklow bus arrive?

Preston to Arklow bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where can I stay near Arklow?

There are 118+ hotels available in Arklow.

Preston to Arklow - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and ferry

There are 8 ways to get from Preston to Arklow by train, plane, bus, ferry, busferry, 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.

Train to Liverpool, fly, bus
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quay
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)LPL - DUB
3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport to Arklow Euro Shop
5h 36m
€63–196
Train to Manchester Airport, fly, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)MAN - DUB
3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport to Arklow Euro Shop
6h 40m
€54–158
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Preston to Crewe
2. Take the train from Crewe to Fishguard Harbour
3. Take the ferry from Fishguard to Rosslare Harbour
4. Take the train from Rosslare Europort to ArklowIc
13h 48m
€173–368
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
3. Take the bus from Glengall Street to Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 21785
4. Take the bus from Dublin Airport to Arklow Euro Shop2
15h 35m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Preston to Holyhead
2. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1
3. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Arklow
6h 52m
€87–164
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Preston to Bradford Interchange
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)LBA - DUB
3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport to Arklow Euro Shop
7h 34m
€54–177
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Dublin Airport (DUB)BHX - DUB
3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport to Arklow Euro Shop
8h
€59–234
Bus, bus and ferry via Lancaster
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Night Std to Buchanan Bus Station181
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
3. Take the bus from Glengall Street to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1785
4. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 13 to Tourist Office2
17h 33m

Preston to Arklow by train and ferry

13Weekly Services

13h 48mAverage Duration

€173Cheapest Price

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Distance: 383 km
Duration: 5h 36m

What companies run services between Preston, England and Arklow, IE-WW, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Preston to Arklow. However, you can take the train to Warrington Bank Quay, walk to Warrington Central, take the train to Liverpool South Parkway, walk to Liverpool South Parkway, take the bus to Liverpool John Lennon Airport, walk to Liverpool (LPL) airport, fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Dublin Airport, then take the bus to Arklow Euro Shop. Alternatively, you can take a train from Preston to Arklow via Crewe, Fishguard Harbour, Fishguard, Rosslare Harbour, and Rosslare Europort in around 13h 48m.

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