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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Larne is to train and fly which costs £40 - £180 and takes 5h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Larne is to train and fly which takes 5h 6m and costs £45 - £180.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Larne?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Larne. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Circular Road via Glasgow Buchanan and Bridge Street 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 54m.

How far is it from Preston to Larne?

The distance between Preston and Larne is 268 miles.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Larne without a car is to train and ferry which takes 9h 3m and costs £80 - £380.

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

It takes approximately 5h 16m to get from Preston to Larne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Larne bus from?

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

Where does the Preston to Larne bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Larne?

There are 75+ hotels available in Larne.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Preston to Larne by train, plane, ferry, car ferry, bus, busferry, or car

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 Belfast International Airport, train
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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 Yorkgate to Larne Towntrain
5h 16m
£42–172
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
4. Take the ferry from Cairnryan to Larneferry
9h 3m
£80–373
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Preston to Liverpool Lime Streettrain Blackpool North - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfastcarferry
12h 45m
£66–114
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk030
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
12h 54m
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 Lanyon Place to Larne Towntrain
5h 6m
£45–173
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 Yorkgate to Larne Towntrain
5h 23m
£55–162
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Preston to Bradford Interchangetrain
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane LBA - BHD
3. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Larne Towntrain
6h 55m
£63–238
Train to Liverpool, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane LPL - BHD
3. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Larne Towntrain
5h 13m
£58–183
Bus, bus and ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Coach Stn to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 181
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Larne Towntrain
13h 10m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Preston to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
6h 7m
£81–120

Preston to Larne by train, taxi, car ferry, and bus

14Weekly Services

12h 45mAverage Duration

£66Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Preston to Larne.

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Distance: 266.1 mi
Duration: 5h 16m

What companies run services between Preston, England and Larne, Northern Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Preston to Larne. However, you can take the train to Manchester Airport, walk to Manchester Airport (MAN) airport, fly to Belfast International Airport (BFS), walk to Belfast International Airport, take the bus to Nelson Street Bus Lane, walk to Yorkgate, then take the train to Larne Town. Alternatively, you can take a train from Preston to Larne via Glasgow Central, Ayr, Stranraer, and Cairnryan in around 9h 3m.

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