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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Belfast is to train and car ferry which costs £45 - £110 and takes 11h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Belfast is to train and fly which takes 3h 35m and costs £45 - £180.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Belfast?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Belfast. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Belfast, Europa Buscentre via Glasgow Buchanan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 5m.

How far is it from Preston to Belfast?

The distance between Preston and Belfast is 216 miles.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Belfast without a car is to train and Bus and car ferry which takes 10h 21m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from Preston to Belfast, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Belfast bus from?

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

Where does the Preston to Belfast bus arrive?

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

How do I get a bus ticket from Preston to Belfast?

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Where can I stay near Belfast?

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Preston to Belfast - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, Bus, and car ferry

There are 11 ways to get from Preston to Belfast by train, plane, bus, car ferry, ferry, 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.

Train to Manchester Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)MAN - BHD
3h 41m
£42–158
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)MAN - BFS
3h 56m
£40–132
Train, Bus, car ferry
1. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Central
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminal923
3. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
10h 21m
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraer
4. Take the ferry from Cairnryan to Larne
10h 29m
£87–393
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationUk030
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
11h 5m
Train, train to Liverpool, fly to Belfast International Airport
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 Belfast International Airport (BFS)LPL - BFS
3h 50m
£48–145
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the train from Preston to Bradford Interchange
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)LBA - BHD
4h 46m
£62–217
Train, train to Liverpool, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
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 George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)LPL - BHD
3h 35m
£49–176
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport
1. Take the train from Preston to Bradford Interchange
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)LBA - BFS
4h 51m
£83–206
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Preston to Liverpool Lime StreetBlackpool North - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfast
11h 46m
£45–104
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Preston to Cairnryan
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
5h 49m
£78–230

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

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1h 5mAverage Duration

£29Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Preston to Belfast.

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Distance: 215.2 mi
Duration: 3h 41m

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

There is no direct connection from Preston to Belfast. However, you can take the train to Manchester Airport, walk to Manchester Airport (MAN) airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD), walk to George Best Belfast City Airport, then take the line 600 bus to Queens Square. Alternatively, you can take a train from Preston to Castlecourt via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Buchanan, Cairnryan Stena Terminal, Cairnryan, Port Of Belfast, and Stena Line terminus in around 10h 21m.

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