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How to get fromPreston to Rosslare Harbourby train, ferry, bus, car, car ferry or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Preston to Rosslare Harbour by train, ferry, bus, car, car ferry, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston to Crewetrain
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Fishguard Harbourtrain
    3. Take the ferry from Fishguard to Rosslare Harbourferry
    11h 29m
    €165–356

  2. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)planeMAN - DUB
    3. Take the train from Tara Street to Rosslare Europorttrain
    8h 49m
    €63–189

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Newhall Stbus
    2. Take the bus from Lordswood Rd to Upper Park Roadbus112
    3. Take the ferry from Pembroke Dock to Rosslare Harbourferry
    16h 42m
    €86–123

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Preston to Holyheadcar
    2. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1carferry
    3. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Rosslare Harbourcar
    7h 42m
    €101–186

  5. Train to Liverpool, fly to Dublin Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)planeLPL - DUB
    3. Take the train from Tara Street to Rosslare Europorttrain
    7h 47m
    €73–207

  6. Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Preston to Bradford Interchangetrain
    2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)planeLBA - DUB
    3. Take the train from Tara Street to Rosslare Europorttrain
    9h 58m
    €63–213

  7. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Cork Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cork Airport (ORK)planeMAN - ORK
    3. Take the bus from Cork Bus Station to Waterford Bus Stationbus
    4. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Station to Rosslare Harbourbus
    10h 9m
    €65–212

Preston to Rosslare Harbour by train and ferry

Calendar13Weekly Services
Duration11h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket€165Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Preston, England and Rosslare Harbour, IE-WX, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Preston to Rosslare Harbour. However, you can take the train to Crewe, take the train to Fishguard Harbour, walk to Fishguard, then take the ferry to Rosslare Harbour. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Rosslare Harbour via Newhall St, Lordswood Rd, Upper Park Road, Pembroke Dock station, and Pembroke Dock in around 16h 42m.

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