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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Ireland is to drive and car ferry which costs €40 - €600 and takes 7h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Ireland is to train and fly which takes 4h 9m and costs €50 - €190.

How far is it from Preston to Ireland?

The distance between Preston and Ireland is 345 km.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Ireland without a car is to train and ferry via Eastmoreland Place which takes 9h 8m and costs €70 - €220.

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

It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Preston to Ireland, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Ireland?

There are 715+ hotels available in Ireland.

Preston to Ireland - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, car, and car ferry

There are 10 ways to get from Preston to Ireland by train, plane, car, car ferry, or 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 Dublin Airport
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane MAN - DUB
4h 11m
€48–166
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Preston to Liverpoolcar
2. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Isle of Man Douglascarferry
3. Take the car ferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Dublin Terminal 1carferry
7h 45m
€42–564
Train, ferry via Eastmoreland Place
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
9h 8m
€71–211
Train, train to Liverpool, fly to Dublin Airport
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 Dublin Airport (DUB)plane LPL - DUB
4h 9m
€52–185
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane MAN - BFS
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dundalktrain
5h 54m
€57–162
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Cork Airport
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane MAN - ORK
5h 11m
€42–200
Train to Liverpool, fly to Belfast International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane LPL - BFS
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dundalktrain
5h 46m
€72–171
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to Dublin Airport
1. Take the train from Preston to Bradford Interchangetrain
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane LBA - DUB
6h 36m
€52–174
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Shannon Airport
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane MAN - SNN
5h 48m
€51–220
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
8h 10m
€63–140

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

26Weekly Services

8h 10mAverage Duration

€63Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Preston to Ireland.

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Distance: 344.7 km
Duration: 4h 11m

What companies run services between Preston, England and Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Preston to Ireland. However, you can take the train to Manchester Airport, walk to Manchester Airport (MAN) airport, fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 20, then take the line 702 bus to Schoolhouse Hotel. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Preston to Dublin via Liverpool, Isle of Man Douglas, and Dublin Terminal 1 in around 7h 45m.

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