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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Ireland is to train and fly which costs €40 - €190 and takes 6h 35m.

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 8m and costs €55 - €200.

How far is it from Preston to Ireland?

The distance between Preston and Ireland is 311 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 Chester which takes 8h 4m and costs €95 - €180.

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

It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from Preston to Ireland, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Ireland?

There are 1068+ hotels available in Ireland.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Preston to Ireland by train, plane, ferry, 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, train to Liverpool, fly to Dublin Airport
best
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 8m
€59–198
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Cork Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane MAN - ORK
5h 11m
€40–180
Train, ferry via Chester
1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
2. Take the train from Chester to Holyheadtrain
3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry 0
8h 4m
€99–179
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 to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry
8h 51m
€74–152
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Preston to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
3. Drive from Belfast to Dublincar
7h 33m
€119–178
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Dublin Airport
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane MAN - DUB
4h 55m
€46–166
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane MAN - BHD
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dundalktrain
5h 22m
€51–200
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 41m
€67–194
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 35m
€45–182
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 37m
€48–200

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

26Weekly Services

8h 4mAverage Duration

€99Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Preston to Ireland.

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Distance: 311 km
Duration: 4h 8m

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 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 20, then take the line 702 bus to Schoolhouse Hotel. Alternatively, you can take a train from Preston to Spencer Dock via Warrington Bank Quay, Chester, Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, and The Point in around 8h 4m.

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