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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Slane is to train and fly and bus which costs €40 - €200 and takes 7h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Slane is to train and fly and bus which takes 5h 9m and costs €60 - €210.

How far is it from Preston to Slane?

The distance between Preston and Slane is 353 km.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Slane without a car is to train and ferry and bus which takes 10h 14m and costs €100 - €210.

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

It takes approximately 5h 9m to get from Preston to Slane, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Slane?

There are 160+ hotels available in Slane.

Preston to Slane - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, ferry, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Preston to Slane by train, plane, bus, ferry, car, or car ferry

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 Liverpool, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane LPL - DUB
3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 13 to Drogheda Bus Stationbus
5h 9m
€62–210
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Preston to Bradford Interchangetrain
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane LBA - DUB
3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 13 to Drogheda Bus Stationbus
7h 36m
€44–194
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Holyheadtrain
3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry 0
4. Take the bus from Abbey Street to Slanebus 980
10h 14m
€105–206
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Preston to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
3. Drive from Belfast to Slanecar
7h 7m
€111–163
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane MAN - DUB
3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 13 to Drogheda Bus Stationbus
5h 57m
€46–170
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 Belfast Great Central to Drogheda Macbridetrain
7h 25m
€67–220
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 Belfast Great Central to Drogheda Macbridetrain
7h 14m
€60–218
Train to Liverpool, fly to Belfast International Airport, train, line 190 bus
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 Belfast Great Central to Drogheda Macbridetrain
4. Take the bus from Drogheda Bus Station to Slanebus
7h 32m
€76–210
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane BHX - DUB
3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 13 to Drogheda Bus Stationbus
7h 19m
€50–236

Preston to Slane by train, ferry, foot, tram, and bus

26Weekly Services

10h 14mAverage Duration

€105Cheapest Price

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Distance: 353.1 km
Duration: 5h 9m

What companies run services between Preston, England and Slane, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Preston to Slane. However, you can take the train to Warrington Bank Quay, walk to Warrington Central, take the train to Liverpool South Parkway, walk to Liverpool South Parkway, take the bus to Liverpool John Lennon Airport, walk to Liverpool (LPL) airport, fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Dublin Airport Zone 13, take the bus to Drogheda Bus Station, then take the line 190 bus to Slane. Alternatively, you can take a train from Preston to Slane via Warrington Bank Quay, Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Abbey Street, and Abbey Street in around 10h 14m.

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