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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Portrush is to train and fly which costs £45 - £160 and takes 6h 27m.

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 2m and costs £150 - £370.

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 2 and Coleraine Buscentre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 25m.

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 car ferry which takes 11h 46m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 27m 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 699+ hotels available in Portrush.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Preston to Portrush by train, plane, bus, car ferry, 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, train
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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 Coleraine
6h 27m
£62–191
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train
cheapest
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 Antrim to Coleraine
6h 27m
£49–152
Train, Bus, car ferry
1. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Central
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminal923
3. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
4. Take the train from Yorkgate to Coleraine0
11h 46m
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Preston to Liverpool Lime Street
2. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfast
3. Take the train from Yorkgate to Coleraine0
12h 49m
£65–139
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 Bridge Street 2 to Coleraine Buscentre218
14h 25m
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 Antrim to Coleraine
6h 19m
£61–169
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 Coleraine
6h 18m
£71–218
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 Coleraine
7h 31m
£78–228
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to City Of Derry Airport
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to City Of Derry Airport (LDY)MAN - LDY
6h 2m
£153–361
Bus, bus and ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Night Std to Buchanan Bus Station181
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Coleraine0
15h
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Preston to Cairnryan
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
3. Drive from Belfast to Portrush
6h 48m
£92–250

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

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Distance: 281 mi
Duration: 6h 27m

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, Glasgow Buchanan, Cairnryan Stena Terminal, Cairnryan, Port Of Belfast, Yorkgate, and Coleraine in around 11h 46m.

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