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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Portaferry is to train and car ferry which costs £60 - £140 and takes 12h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Portaferry is to drive and car ferry which takes 6h 28m and costs £85 - £250.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Portaferry?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Portaferry. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Strangford Square via Glasgow Buchanan, Adelaide Street and Downpatrick Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 38m.

How far is it from Preston to Portaferry?

The distance between Preston and Portaferry is 246 miles.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Portaferry without a car is to train and car ferry and taxi which takes 10h 58m and costs £130 - £380.

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

It takes approximately 6h 7m to get from Preston to Portaferry, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Portaferry bus from?

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

Where does the Preston to Portaferry bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Portaferry?

There are 147+ hotels available in Portaferry.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Preston to Portaferry by train, plane, bus, car ferry, taxi, 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 George Best Belfast City Airport, bus
best
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 bus from Laganside Buscentre to Portaferry Square
6h 7m
Train, car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the train from Preston to Liverpool Lime StreetBlackpool North - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfast
12h 52m
£62–134
Train, car ferry, taxi
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 car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
5. Take the taxi from Belfast to Portaferry
10h 58m
£134–378
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
13h 38m
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, bus
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 bus from Lanyon Place [bus stop] to Portaferry Square
6h 35m
Train to Liverpool, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, bus
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 bus from Laganside Buscentre to Portaferry Square
5h 58m
Train to Liverpool, fly to Belfast International Airport, bus
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 bus from Lanyon Place [bus stop] to Portaferry Square
6h 27m
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, bus
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 bus from Laganside Buscentre to Portaferry Square
7h 18m
Car ferry, bus
1. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfast
2. Take the bus from Lanyon Place [bus stop] to Portaferry Square10
15h 32m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Preston to Cairnryan
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
3. Drive from Belfast to Portaferry
6h 28m
£85–242

Manchester Airport (MAN) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) flights

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1h 5mAverage Duration

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Distance: 244.3 mi
Duration: 6h 7m

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

There is no direct connection from Preston to Portaferry. However, you can take the train to Manchester Airport, walk to Manchester Airport (MAN) airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD), walk to George Best Belfast City Airport, take the line 600 bus to Queens Square, walk to Laganside Buscentre, then take the bus to Portaferry Square. Alternatively, you can take the train to Glasgow Central, take the train to Ayr, take the train to Stranraer, walk to Port Rodie Ferry Terminal, take the line 360 bus to Stena Terminal, walk to Cairnryan, take the car ferry to Belfast, then take the taxi to Portaferry.

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