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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Cork is to train and fly which costs €40 - €210 and takes 4h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Cork is to train and fly which takes 4h 57m and costs €40 - €210.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Cork?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Cork. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Cork Alfred Street via Glasgow Buchanan, Grand Central Station Stand 11 and Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 20. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 54m.

How far is it from Preston to Cork?

The distance between Preston and Cork is 528 km.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Cork without a car is to train and ferry which takes 11h 50m and costs €90 - €180.

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

It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Preston to Cork, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Cork bus from?

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

Where does the Preston to Cork bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Cork?

There are 134+ hotels available in Cork.

Preston to Cork - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

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

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
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane MAN - ORK
4h 57m
€41–209
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Holyheadtrain
3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry 0
4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Corktrain 208 / ...
11h 50m
€90–175
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Holyheadtrain
3. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry
4. Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Cork Anderson's Quaybus 600
13h 56m
€96–250
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 Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus X1 / ...
4. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 20 to Cork Alfred Streetbus
17h 54m
Train, train to Liverpool, fly
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 Cork Airport (ORK)plane LPL - ORK
5h 11m
€51–239
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane BHX - ORK
6h 18m
€55–269
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Preston to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
3. Drive from Belfast to Corkcar
10h 13m
€132–233

Preston to Cork by train, ferry, foot, and tram

26Weekly Services

11h 50mAverage Duration

€90Cheapest Price

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Distance: 527.7 km
Duration: 4h 57m

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

There is no direct connection from Preston to Cork. However, you can take the train to Manchester Airport, walk to Manchester Airport (MAN) airport, fly to Cork Airport (ORK), walk to Cork Airport, then take the line 225 bus to Cork Bus Station. Alternatively, you can take a train from Preston to Cork via Warrington Bank Quay, Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 11h 50m.

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