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 - £90 and takes 11h 45m.

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 25m and costs £40 - £170.

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 22m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 25m 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 Atlantic Travel GB Ltd, depart from Bus Station.

Where does the Preston to Belfast bus arrive?

Preston to Belfast bus services, operated by Atlantic Travel GB Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where can I stay near Belfast?

There are 1247+ hotels available in Belfast.

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
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1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane MAN - BHD
3h 25m
£41–162
Train, Bus, car ferry
1. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus 923
3. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
10h 22m
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
4. Take the ferry from Cairnryan to Larneferry
10h 47m
£85–384
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk030
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
11h 5m
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane MAN - BFS
3h 40m
£42–161
Train, train to Liverpool, fly to Belfast International Airport
1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
2. Take the train from Warrington Central to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane LPL - BFS
3h 48m
£50–151
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the train from Preston to Bradford Interchangetrain
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane LBA - BHD
5h 15m
£61–227
Train, train to Liverpool, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
2. Take the train from Warrington Central to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane LPL - BHD
3h 33m
£51–172
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane BHX - BHD
4h 58m
£51–260
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Preston to Liverpool Lime Streettrain Blackpool North - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfastcarferry
11h 45m
£45–89
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Preston to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
5h 50m
£78–120

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

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1h 5mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Preston to Belfast.

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Distance: 215.2 mi
Duration: 3h 25m

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 22m.

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