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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Athy is to train and fly which costs €60 - €210 and takes 7h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Athy is to train and fly which takes 5h 40m and costs €70 - €200.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Athy?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Athy. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Athy via Glasgow Buchanan, Europa Bus Centre and Wellington Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 59m.

How far is it from Preston to Athy?

The distance between Preston and Athy is 384 km.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Athy without a car is to bus and bus and ferry which takes 16h 59m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from Preston to Athy, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Athy bus from?

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

Where does the Preston to Athy bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Athy?

There are 137+ hotels available in Athy.

Preston to Athy - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, bus and ferry

There are 6 ways to get from Preston to Athy by train, plane, bus, 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, train to Liverpool, fly
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quay
2. Take the train from Warrington Central to Liverpool South Parkway
3. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)LPL - DUB
4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athy
5h 40m
€71–196
Train to Manchester Airport, fly, train
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 train from Dublin Heuston to Athy
6h 42m
€61–178
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 Europa Bus Centre to The Gresham Hotel
4. Take the bus from Wellington Quay to Athy130
16h 59m
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 Athy
6h 58m
€87–165
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly, train
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 train from Dublin Heuston to Athy
7h 51m
€61–202
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Dublin Airport (DUB)BHX - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athy
8h 3m
€66–244

Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB) flights

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56 minAverage Duration

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Distance: 384 km
Duration: 5h 40m

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

There is no direct connection from Preston to Athy. 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 Terminal 1 Zone 1, take the bus to Heuston Station, walk to Dublin Heuston, then take the train to Athy. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Athy via Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow Buchanan, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Europa Bus Centre, The Gresham Hotel, and Wellington Quay in around 16h 59m.

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