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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Limerick is to train and fly which costs €65 - €210 and takes 8h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Limerick is to train and fly which takes 5h 49m and costs €110 - €290.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Limerick?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Limerick. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Limerick Arthur's Quay via Glasgow Buchanan, Glengall Street and Dublin Airport Zone 10. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 2m.

How far is it from Preston to Limerick?

The distance between Preston and Limerick is 544 km.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Limerick without a car is to train and bus and ferry which takes 15h 59m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 53m to get from Preston to Limerick, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Limerick bus from?

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

Where does the Preston to Limerick bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Limerick?

There are 142+ hotels available in Limerick.

Preston to Limerick - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus and ferry

There are 10 ways to get from Preston to Limerick 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 Shannon Airport
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Shannon Airport (SNN)MAN - SNN
5h 53m
€48–285
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Central
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
3. Take the train from Great Victoria Street to Dublin Connolly
4. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to LimerickIc
15h 59m
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 Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1785
4. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 10 to Limerick Arthur's Quay712
17h 2m
Train, ferry, bus via Crewe
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 Europort to Waterford Bus Station40 / ...
5. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Station to Limerick Colbert Station55
17h 13m
€187–386
Train to Liverpool, fly to Dublin Airport, train
1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quay
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)LPL - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Limerick Junction
7h 21m
€75–285
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 Limerick Junction
8h 25m
€66–205
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Cork Airport, train
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 Cork to Limerick Junction
8h 30m
€55–272
Train, train to Liverpool, fly to Shannon Airport
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 Shannon Airport (SNN)LPL - SNN
5h 49m
€117–285
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Fishguard Harbour
3. Take the ferry from Fishguard Harbour to Rosslare Harbour0
4. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to Waterford Bus Station40 / ...
5. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Station to Limerick Bus Station55
18h 4m
€144–288
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 Limerick
8h 5m
€105–196

Manchester Airport (MAN) to Shannon Airport (SNN) flights

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1h 15mAverage Duration

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Distance: 544 km
Duration: 5h 53m

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

There is no direct connection from Preston to Limerick. However, you can take the train to Manchester Airport, walk to Manchester Airport (MAN) airport, fly to Shannon Airport (SNN), walk to Shannon Airport, then take the line 51 bus to Limerick Colbert Station. Alternatively, you can take a train from Preston to Limerick via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Buchanan, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Great Victoria Street, and Dublin Connolly in around 15h 59m.

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