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 £65 - £120 and takes 13h 3m.

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 5h 48m and costs £95 - £340.

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 22m.

How far is it from Preston to Portrush?

The distance between Preston and Portrush is 387 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 10h 6m 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 672+ hotels available in Portrush.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, ferry, drive
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
4. Take the ferry from Cairnryan to Larneferry
5. Drive from Larne to Portrushcar
10h 6m
£77–375
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train
cheapest
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 29m
£53–181
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 3m
£65–116
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Preston to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
3. Drive from Belfast to Portrushcar
6h 50m
£91–134
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 2 to Coleraine Buscentrebus 218
14h 22m
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
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 29m
£56–190
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 36m
£60–168
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to City Of Derry Airport
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to City Of Derry Airport (LDY)plane MAN - LDY
5h 48m
£97–340
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 18m
£77–252
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 36m
£67–197

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

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Preston to Portrush.

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Distance: 384.7 mi
Duration: 10h 6m

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 Glasgow Central, take the train to Ayr, take the train to Stranraer, drive to Cairnryan, take the ferry to Larne, then drive 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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