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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Coleraine is to train and fly which costs £40 - £150 and takes 5h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Coleraine is to train and fly which takes 5h 10m and costs £150 - £370.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Coleraine?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Coleraine. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Coleraine Buscentre via Glasgow Buchanan and Bridge Street 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 52m.

How far is it from Preston to Coleraine?

The distance between Preston and Coleraine is 277 miles.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Coleraine without a car is to train and Bus and car ferry which takes 11h 57m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 35m to get from Preston to Coleraine, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Coleraine bus from?

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

Where does the Preston to Coleraine bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Coleraine?

There are 734+ hotels available in Coleraine.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Preston to Coleraine by train, plane, bus, car 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, train
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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 train from Lanyon Place to Coleraine
5h 35m
£57–213
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 Coleraine
5h 35m
£44–144
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 train from Yorkgate to Coleraine0
11h 57m
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Preston to Carlisle
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Auchinleck
3. Take the busferry from Ayr to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
4. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Coleraine0
13h 10m
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Preston to Liverpool Lime Street
2. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfast
3. Take the train from Yorkgate to Coleraine0
13h 20m
£55–126
Train to Liverpool, fly to Belfast International Airport, train
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 train from Antrim to Coleraine
5h 26m
£61–172
Train to Liverpool, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
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 train from Lanyon Place to Coleraine
5h 26m
£76–231
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
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 train from Lanyon Place to Coleraine
6h 46m
£67–244
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
5h 10m
£158–363
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 Bridge Street 2 to Coleraine Buscentre218
13h 52m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Preston to Cairnryan
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
3. Drive from Belfast to Coleraine
6h 41m
£91–250

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

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Distance: 275.2 mi
Duration: 5h 35m

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

There is no direct connection from Preston to Coleraine. 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, take the line 600 bus to Bridge End, walk to Lanyon Place, then take the train to Coleraine. Alternatively, you can take a train from Preston to Coleraine via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Buchanan, Cairnryan Stena Terminal, Cairnryan, Port Of Belfast, Stena Line terminus, Nelson Street Bus Lane, and Yorkgate in around 11h 57m.

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