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How to get fromPreston to Dublinby train, plane, ferry, bus, busferry, car or car ferry

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There are 8 ways to get from Preston to Dublin by train, plane, ferry, bus, busferry, car, or car ferry

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  1. Train, train to Liverpool, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train
    2. Take the train from Warrington Central to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LPL - DUB
    3h 39m
    €58–190

  2. Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Preston to Bradford Interchangetrain train
    2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LBA - DUB
    6h 6m
    €46–184

  3. Train, ferry via Chester

    1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train
    2. Take the train from Chester to Holyheadtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    7h 48m
    €97–170

  4. Bus, bus and ferry

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry bus ferry 923
    3. Take the bus from Europa Bus Centre to The Gresham Hotelbus bus
    14h 12m

  5. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Preston to Cairnryancar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Belfast to Dublincar car
    7h 33m
    €119–178

  6. Train to Manchester Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane MAN - DUB
    4h 27m
    €48–158

  7. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane BHX - DUB
    6h 3m
    €51–220

  8. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train
    2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Holyheadtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry
    8h 2m
    €99–139

Preston to Dublin by train and ferry

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration7h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket€97Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Preston to Dublin. However, you can take the train to Warrington Bank Quay, walk to Warrington Central, take the train to Liverpool South Parkway, walk to Liverpool South Parkway, take the bus to Liverpool John Lennon Airport, walk to Liverpool (LPL) airport, fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 21, then take the line 784 bus to The Point. Alternatively, you can take a train from Preston to Dublin Ferryport B+I via Warrington Bank Quay, Chester, Holyhead, and Holyhead Ferry in around 7h 48m.

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