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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Castlederg is to train and fly and bus which costs £50 - £150 and takes 9h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Castlederg is to drive and car ferry which takes 7h 20m and costs £95 - £260.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Castlederg?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Castlederg. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Castlederg Diamond Kyle's Shop via Glasgow Buchanan, Grand Central Station Stand 21 and Sion Mills. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 48m.

How far is it from Preston to Castlederg?

The distance between Preston and Castlederg is 412 miles.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Castlederg without a car is to train and bus and ferry and bus which takes 14h 6m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 12h 44m to get from Preston to Castlederg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Castlederg bus from?

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

Where does the Preston to Castlederg bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Castlederg?

There are 100+ hotels available in Castlederg.

Preston to Castlederg - 12 ways to travel via train, Bus, car ferry, and car

There are 12 ways to get from Preston to Castlederg by train, bus, car ferry, car, busferry, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, Bus, car ferry, drive
best
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
4. Drive from Belfast International Airport to Castlederg
12h 44m
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)MAN - BFS
3. Take the train from Antrim to Derry-Londonderry
9h 35m
£48–150
Train, bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Central
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 21 to Omagh Depot273
14h 6m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Preston to Cairnryan
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
3. Drive from Belfast to Castlederg
7h 20m
£97–258
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)MAN - BHD
3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 21 to Omagh Depot
8h 19m
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 Grand Central Station Stand 21 to Sion Mills273
15h 48m
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 Grand Central Station Stand 21 to Sion Mills273
16h 59m
Train to Liverpool, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quay
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)LPL - BHD
3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 21 to Omagh Depot
8h 12m
Train to Liverpool, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
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 Zone 12 to Sion Mills
8h 44m
£60–174
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, bus
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
3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 21 to Omagh Depot
9h 38m
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
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 Zone 12 to Sion Mills
9h 47m
£51–147
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to City Of Derry Airport
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to City Of Derry Airport (LDY)MAN - LDY
7h 47m
£148–353

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

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1h 5mAverage Duration

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Distance: 409.4 mi
Duration: 12h 44m

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

There is no direct connection from Preston to Castlederg. However, you can take the train to Glasgow Central, walk to Glasgow Buchanan, take the bus to Cairnryan Stena Terminal, walk to Cairnryan, take the car ferry to Belfast, walk to Stena Line terminus, take the line 96 bus to Donegall Place, walk to Queen Street, take the bus to Belfast International Airport, then drive to Castlederg. Alternatively, you can take a train from Preston to Castlederg Diamond Kyle's Shop via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Buchanan, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Grand Central Station Stand 21, and Omagh Depot in around 14h 6m.

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