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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Donaghadee is to train and car ferry which costs £55 - £130 and takes 13h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Donaghadee is to drive and car ferry which takes 6h 15m and costs £80 - £240.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Donaghadee?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Donaghadee. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at The Parade via Glasgow Buchanan, Donegall Square West and Laganside Buscentre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 14m.

How far is it from Preston to Donaghadee?

The distance between Preston and Donaghadee is 235 miles.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Donaghadee without a car is to train and Bus and car ferry which takes 9h 42m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from Preston to Donaghadee, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Donaghadee bus from?

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

Where does the Preston to Donaghadee bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Donaghadee?

There are 226+ hotels available in Donaghadee.

Preston to Donaghadee - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, line 7 bus, and Bus

There are 11 ways to get from Preston to Donaghadee 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, line 7 bus
best
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 bus from Laganside Buscentre to The Parade
5h 40m
Train, car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the train from Preston to Liverpool Lime StreetBlackpool North - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfast
13h 25m
£59–128
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
9h 42m
Train, car ferry via Glasgow
1. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraer
4. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
10h 49m
£115–355
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationUk030
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
13h 14m
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, line 0 train, line 3 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 train from Belfast Grand Central to Bangor
4. Take the bus from Bangor Buscentre to The Parade
6h 28m
Train to Liverpool, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, line 7 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 Laganside Buscentre to The Parade
5h 31m
Train, train to Liverpool, fly to Belfast International Airport, line 0 train, line 3 bus
1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quay
2. Take the train from Warrington Central to Liverpool South Parkway
3. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)LPL - BFS
4. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Bangor
5. Take the bus from Bangor Buscentre to The Parade
6h 19m
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, line 7 bus
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 bus from Laganside Buscentre to The Parade
6h 59m
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, line 7 bus
1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)BHX - BHD
3. Take the bus from Laganside Buscentre to The Parade
7h 7m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Preston to Cairnryan
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
6h 15m
£83–237

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

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1h 5mAverage Duration

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Distance: 233.2 mi
Duration: 5h 40m

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

There is no direct connection from Preston to Donaghadee. 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 Queens Square, walk to Laganside Buscentre, then take the line 507 bus to The Parade. Alternatively, you can take a train from Preston to Donaghadee via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Buchanan, Cairnryan Stena Terminal, Cairnryan, and Belfast in around 9h 42m.

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