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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Killarney is to train and fly which costs €50 - €190 and takes 8h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Killarney is to train and fly which takes 5h 55m and costs €70 - €220.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Killarney?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Killarney. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Killarney Mission Road via Glasgow Buchanan, Glengall Street and Burgh Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 35m.

How far is it from Preston to Killarney?

The distance between Preston and Killarney is 589 km.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Killarney without a car is to train and bus and ferry and bus which takes 18h 12m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 55m to get from Preston to Killarney, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Killarney bus from?

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

Where does the Preston to Killarney bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Killarney?

There are 430+ hotels available in Killarney.

Preston to Killarney - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus and ferry

There are 9 ways to get from Preston to Killarney by train, plane, busferry, bus, 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 to Manchester Airport, fly to Kerry Airport
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Kerry Airport (KIR)MAN - KIR
5h 55m
€73–211
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Cork Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cork Airport (ORK)MAN - ORK
3. Take the train from Mallow to Killarney
8h 23m
€52–188
Train, bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Central
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
3. Take the bus from Glengall Street to Burgh Quay785
4. Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Killarney Mission Road300
18h 12m
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Preston to Crewe
2. Take the train from Crewe to Fishguard Harbour
3. Take the ferry from Fishguard Harbour to Rosslare Harbour0
4. Take the bus from Rosslare Harbour to Killarney40
18h 37m
€195–401
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Preston to Holyhead
2. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1
3. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Killarney
9h 21m
€125–221
Train to Liverpool, fly to Kerry Airport
1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quay
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Kerry Airport (KIR)LPL - KIR
7h 31m
€82–240
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Shannon Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Shannon Airport (SNN)MAN - SNN
3. Take the bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Killarney Mission Road
8h 39m
€61–211
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)MAN - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Mallow
4. Take the train from Mallow to Killarney
9h 41m
€74–184
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
3. Take the bus from Glengall Street to Burgh Quay785
4. Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Killarney Mission Road300
19h 35m

Manchester Airport (MAN) to Kerry Airport (KIR) flights

5Weekly Planes

2h 28mAverage Duration

€61Cheapest Price

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Distance: 589.2 km
Duration: 5h 55m

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

There is no direct connection from Preston to Killarney. However, you can take the train to Manchester Airport, walk to Manchester Airport (MAN) airport, fly to Kerry Airport (KIR), walk to Kerry Airport, then take the bus to Killarney Bus Station. Alternatively, you can take a train from Preston to Killarney Mission Road via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Buchanan, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Glengall Street, and Burgh Quay in around 18h 12m.

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