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How to get fromPreston to Blessingtonby train, ferry, car ferry, car, plane, tram or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Preston to Blessington by train, ferry, car ferry, car, plane, tram, or bus

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
    2. Take the train from Chester to Holyheadtrain
    3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry0
    8h 21m
    €152–225

  2. Train to Manchester Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)planeMAN - DUB
    6h 22m
    €50–172

  3. Train, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
    2. Take the train from Chester to Holyheadtrain
    3. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1carferry
    8h 38m
    €132–235

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Preston to Holyheadcar
    2. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1carferry
    6h 32m
    €80–155

  5. Train, train to Liverpool, fly, tram, line 65 bus

    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 Dublin Airport (DUB)planeLPL - DUB
    4. Take the tram from Red Cow to Tallaghttram
    5. Take the bus from Tallaght Luas to Blessingtonbus
    5h 18m
    €66–191

  6. Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly, line 65 bus

    1. Take the train from Preston to Bradford Interchangetrain
    2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)planeLBA - DUB
    3. Take the bus from Tallaght Luas to Blessingtonbus
    7h 31m
    €50–197

  7. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham Internationaltrain
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Dublin Airport (DUB)planeBHX - DUB
    7h 39m
    €55–266

Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB) flights

Calendar40Weekly Planes
Duration56 minAverage Duration
Ticket€28Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Preston to Blessington. However, you can take the train to Warrington Bank Quay, take the train to Chester, take the train to Holyhead, walk to Holyhead Ferry, take the ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I, then take the taxi to Blessington. Alternatively, you can take a train from Preston to Blessington via Warrington Bank Quay, Chester, Holyhead, Holyhead, and Dublin Terminal 1 in around 8h 38m.

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