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 - €180 and takes 5h 12m.

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 5h 12m and costs €40 - €180.

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, Glengall Street and Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 20. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 28m.

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 and bus which takes 17h 2m and costs €180 - €400.

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

It takes approximately 5h 12m 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 279+ 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 to Cork Airport
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cork Airport (ORK)MAN - ORK
5h 12m
€42–172
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Preston to Crewe
2. Take the train from Crewe to Fishguard Harbour
3. Take the ferry from Fishguard Harbour to Rosslare Harbour0
4. Take the bus from Rosslare Harbour to Cork Bus Station Parnell Place40
17h 2m
€189–391
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 Glengall Street to Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 21785
4. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 20 to Cork Alfred Street
17h 28m
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 Cork
8h 40m
€115–211
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Cork Airport
1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Cork Airport (ORK)BHX - ORK
6h 33m
€57–258
Train to Liverpool, fly to Dublin Airport, train
1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quay
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)LPL - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Cork
7h 15m
€79–220
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Kerry Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Kerry Airport (KIR)MAN - KIR
3. Take the bus from Kerry Airport to Cork Western Rd
7h 16m
€85–219

Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cork Airport (ORK) flights

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1h 15mAverage Duration

€29Cheapest Price

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Distance: 527.7 km
Duration: 5h 12m

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 Bus Station Parnell Place via Crewe, Fishguard Harbour, Fishguard Harbour, Rosslare Harbour, and Rosslare Harbour in around 17h 2m.

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