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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Downpatrick is to train and car ferry which costs £40 - £110 and takes 12h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Downpatrick is to train and fly which takes 6h 12m and costs £55 - £310.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Downpatrick?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Downpatrick. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Church Street via Glasgow Buchanan and Adelaide Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 11m.

How far is it from Preston to Downpatrick?

The distance between Preston and Downpatrick is 239 miles.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Downpatrick without a car is to train and bus and ferry which takes 11h 9m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from Preston to Downpatrick, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Downpatrick bus from?

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

Where does the Preston to Downpatrick bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Downpatrick?

There are 325+ hotels available in Downpatrick.

Preston to Downpatrick - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, and line 215 bus

There are 11 ways to get from Preston to Downpatrick by train, plane, bus, busferry, car ferry, 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 215 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 Adelaide Street to Church Street
4h 45m
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
12h 45m
£43–110
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
3. Take the busferry from Ayr to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
11h 9m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Preston to Cairnryan
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
3. Drive from Belfast to Downpatrick
6h 20m
£84–239
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, line 215 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 bus from Grand Central Bus Stand 14 to Church Street
5h 23m
Train to Liverpool, fly to Belfast International Airport, line 215 bus
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 bus from Grand Central Bus Stand 14 to Church Street
5h 14m
Train to Liverpool, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, line 215 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 Adelaide Street to Church Street
4h 37m
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, line 215 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 Adelaide Street to Church Street
6h 4m
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)BHX - BHD
6h 12m
£59–307
Bus, bus and ferry via Belfast
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationUk030
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
12h 11m
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Coach Stn to Buchanan Bus Station181
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
12h 40m

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

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1h 5mAverage Duration

£29Cheapest Price

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Distance: 237.2 mi
Duration: 4h 45m

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

There is no direct connection from Preston to Downpatrick. 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 Donegall Square South, walk to Adelaide Street, then take the line 215 bus to Church Street. Alternatively, you can take a train from Preston to Church Street via Glasgow Central, Ayr, Ayr station, Killoch Place, Ayr, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, and Adelaide Street in around 11h 9m.

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