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 £45 - £150 and takes 5h 12m.

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 4h 57m and costs £60 - £220.

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 2m and costs £75 - £380.

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

It takes approximately 5h 12m 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 226+ hotels available in Larne.

Preston to Larne - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, car ferry

There are 11 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 Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)MAN - BFS
3. Take the train from Yorkgate to Larne Town
5h 12m
£45–146
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraer
4. Take the ferry from Cairnryan to Larne
9h 2m
£78–373
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Preston to Liverpool Lime StreetBlackpool North - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfast
12h 53m
£50–120
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationUk030
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
12h 54m
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 Lanyon Place to Larne Town
5h 5m
£53–197
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 Yorkgate to Larne Town
5h 5m
£55–163
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 Lanyon Place to Larne Town
4h 57m
£62–214
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Preston to Bradford Interchange
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)LBA - BHD
3. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Larne Town
6h 23m
£69–238
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Preston to Bradford Interchange
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)LBA - BFS
3. Take the train from Yorkgate to Larne Town
6h 21m
£89–197
Bus, bus and ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Coach Stn to Bus Station181
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
3. Take the train from Great Victoria Street to Larne Town
13h 12m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Preston to Cairnryan
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
6h 5m
£83–237

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

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12h 53mAverage Duration

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Distance: 266 mi
Duration: 5h 12m

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 2m.

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