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 €45 - €190 and takes 6h 4m.

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 and tram which takes 4h 8m and costs €55 - €200.

How far is it from Preston to Ireland?

The distance between Preston and Ireland is 316 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 which takes 8h 48m and costs €100 - €150.

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

It takes approximately 6h 4m to get from Preston to Ireland, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Ireland?

There are 1073+ hotels available in Ireland.

Preston to Ireland - 11 ways to travel via train, car, car ferry, and ferry

There are 11 ways to get from Preston to Ireland by car, car ferry, train, ferry, plane, or tram

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Drive, car ferry
best
1. Drive from Preston to Holyhead
2. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1
6h 4m
€76–147
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Cork Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cork Airport (ORK)MAN - ORK
5h 27m
€42–173
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quay
2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Holyhead
3. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+I
8h 48m
€101–142
Train, train to Liverpool, fly to Dublin Airport, tram
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 Dublin Airport (DUB)LPL - DUB
4. Take the tram from Red Cow to Tallaght
4h 8m
€55–191
Train, ferry via Chester
1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quay
2. Take the train from Chester to Holyhead
3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I0
8h 9m
€96–165
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Dublin Airport
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)MAN - DUB
5h 8m
€48–150
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
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 train from Belfast Grand Central to Dundalk
5h 31m
€61–198
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to Dublin Airport
1. Take the train from Preston to Bradford Interchange
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)LBA - DUB
6h 4m
€47–183
Train to Liverpool, fly to Belfast International Airport, train
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 train from Belfast Grand Central to Dundalk
5h 37m
€67–191
Train to Liverpool, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
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 train from Belfast Grand Central to Dundalk
5h 25m
€68–219
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Shannon Airport
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Shannon Airport (SNN)MAN - SNN
5h 53m
€44–185

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

26Weekly Services

8h 9mAverage Duration

€96Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Preston to Ireland.

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Distance: 315.6 km
Duration: 6h 4m

What companies run services between Preston, England and Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Preston to Ireland. However, you can drive to Holyhead, take the car ferry to Dublin Terminal 1, then drive to Dublin. Alternatively, you can take a train from Preston to Eastmoreland Place via Warrington Bank Quay, Holyhead, Holyhead, Dublin Ferryport B+I, and Sean Moore Road in around 8h 48m.

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