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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Cavan is to train and fly and bus which costs €50 - €190 and takes 7h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Cavan is to train and fly and bus which takes 5h 43m and costs €60 - €190.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Cavan?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Cavan station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Cavan Bus Station via Glasgow Buchanan and Grand Central Station Stand 21. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 45m.

How far is it from Preston to Cavan?

The distance between Preston and Cavan is 413 km.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Cavan without a car is to train and Bus and car ferry which takes 14h 16m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 43m to get from Preston to Cavan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Cavan bus from?

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

Where does the Preston to Cavan bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Cavan?

There are 103+ hotels available in Cavan.

Preston to Cavan - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car ferry, and car

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

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 Liverpool, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
best
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 Cavan Bus Station
5h 43m
€61–182
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
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 bus from Dublin Airport Zone 12 to Cavan Bus Station
6h 46m
€51–164
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
4. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 21 to Cavan Bus Station271
14h 16m
Train, car ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Preston to Liverpool Lime Street
2. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfast
3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 21 to Cavan Bus Station271
15h 38m
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 Cavan
7h 22m
€94–175
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, bus
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 bus from Grand Central Station Stand 21 to Cavan Bus Station
7h 48m
Train to Liverpool, fly to Belfast International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quay
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)LPL - BFS
3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 21 to Cavan Bus Station
7h 41m
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 Cavan Bus Station
7h 28m
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
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 bus from Dublin Airport Zone 12 to Cavan Bus Station
7h 55m
€51–188
Train, Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Central
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminal923
3. Take the busferry from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
4. Take the train from Great Victoria Street to Dundalk
5. Take the bus from Dundalk Clarke Station to Cavan Bus Station170
14h 34m
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 Cavan Bus Station271
14h 45m
Bus, bus and ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Coach Stn to Bus Station181
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
3. Take the train from Great Victoria Street to Dundalk
4. Take the bus from Dundalk Clarke Station to Cavan Bus Station170
16h 13m

Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB) flights

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Distance: 413.4 km
Duration: 5h 43m

What companies run services between Preston, England and Cavan, Ulster, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Preston to Cavan. 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 Zone 12, then take the bus to Cavan Bus Station. Alternatively, you can take a train from Preston to Cavan Bus Station via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Buchanan, Cairnryan Stena Terminal, Cairnryan, Port Of Belfast, Stena Line terminus, Donegall Place, and Grand Central Station Stand 21 in around 14h 16m.

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