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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Coleraine is to train and car ferry which costs £45 - £130 and takes 13h 37m.

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 9m and costs £35 - £310.

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. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h.

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 12h 20m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 51m 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 778+ 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 Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane MAN - BHD
3. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Colerainetrain
5h 51m
£58–169
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to City Of Derry Airport
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1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to City Of Derry Airport (LDY)plane MAN - LDY
5h 9m
£38–309
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
4. Take the train from Yorkgate to Colerainetrain
12h 20m
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Preston to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
2. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfastcarferry
3. Take the train from Yorkgate to Colerainetrain
13h 37m
£48–124
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Bridge Street to Coleraine Buscentrebus 218
14h
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane MAN - BFS
3. Take the train from Antrim to Colerainetrain
5h 52m
£48–140
Train to Liverpool, fly to Belfast International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane LPL - BFS
3. Take the train from Antrim to Colerainetrain
5h 46m
£58–140
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
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
3. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Colerainetrain
7h 20m
£79–197
Train to Liverpool, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane LPL - BHD
3. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Colerainetrain
5h 46m
£58–159
Car ferry, bus
1. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Isle of Man Douglascarferry
2. Take the car ferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Port of Larnecarferry
3. Take the bus from Bridge Street to Coleraine Buscentrebus 218
16h 22m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Preston to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
3. Drive from Larne to Colerainecar
6h 21m
£83–304

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

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1h 7mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Preston to Coleraine.

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Distance: 275.3 mi
Duration: 5h 51m

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, Cathedral Bridge, West Nile Street, Glasgow Buchanan, Cairnryan Stena Terminal, Cairnryan, Port Of Belfast, Stena Line terminus, Nelson Street Bus Lane, and Yorkgate in around 12h 20m.

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