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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Portrush is to train and car ferry which costs £55 - £130 and takes 13h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Portrush is to train and fly which takes 6h 4m and costs £40 - £320.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Portrush?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Portrush. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Dunluce Avenue via Glasgow Buchanan, Bridge Street and Coleraine Buscentre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 41m.

How far is it from Preston to Portrush?

The distance between Preston and Portrush is 283 miles.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Portrush without a car is to train and bus and ferry which takes 12h 42m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 44m to get from Preston to Portrush, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Portrush bus from?

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

Where does the Preston to Portrush bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Portrush?

There are 733+ hotels available in Portrush.

Preston to Portrush - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus and ferry

There are 11 ways to get from Preston to Portrush by train, plane, busferry, car ferry, car, or bus

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, train
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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 Colerainetrain
6h 44m
£63–177
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to City Of Derry Airport
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1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to City Of Derry Airport (LDY)plane MAN - LDY
6h 4m
£43–317
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Colerainetrain
12h 42m
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Preston to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
2. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfastcarferry
3. Take the train from Yorkgate to Colerainetrain
13h 15m
£57–127
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Preston to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
3. Drive from Larne to Portrushcar
6h 27m
£84–307
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train
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 Antrim to Colerainetrain
6h 45m
£53–148
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 Antrim to Colerainetrain
6h 47m
£63–148
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 Colerainetrain
8h 14m
£84–205
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 Colerainetrain
6h 47m
£63–167
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Bridge Street to Coleraine Buscentrebus 218
14h 41m
Bus, bus and ferry via Lancaster
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Night Std to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 181
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Bridge Street to Coleraine Buscentrebus 218
16h 52m

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

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Map of how to get from Preston to Portrush.

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Distance: 281.1 mi
Duration: 6h 44m

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

There is no direct connection from Preston to Portrush. 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 Bridge End, walk to Lanyon Place, take the train to Coleraine, then take the train to Portrush. Alternatively, you can take a train from Preston to Portrush via Glasgow Central, Waterloo Lane, Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow Buchanan, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Belfast Great Central, and Coleraine in around 12h 42m.

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