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 €45 - €230 and takes 7h 15m.

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 and line 190 bus which takes 5h 3m and costs €55 - €260.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Slane?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Slane. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Chapel Street via Glasgow Buchanan, Europa Bus Centre and Abbey Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 12m.

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 bus and bus and ferry which takes 16h 12m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from Preston to Slane, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Slane bus from?

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

Where does the Preston to Slane bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Slane?

There are 165+ hotels available in Slane.

Preston to Slane - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and line 190 bus

There are 10 ways to get from Preston to Slane by train, plane, bus, car ferry, car, or busferry

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

Train, train to Liverpool, fly to Dublin Airport, bus, line 190 bus
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quay
2. Take the train from Warrington Central to Liverpool South Parkway
3. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)LPL - DUB
4. Take the bus from Dublin, Airport to Drogheda Bus Station
5. Take the bus from Drogheda Bus Station to Slane
5h 3m
€58–259
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Preston to Bradford Interchange
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)LBA - DUB
3. Take the bus from Dublin, Airport to Drogheda Bus Station
7h 15m
€48–225
Train, Bus, car ferry, drive
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 York Street to Poyntzpass0
5. Drive from Poyntzpass to Slane
13h 13m
Train, car ferry, drive
1. Take the train from Preston to Liverpool Lime Street
2. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfast
3. Take the train from York Street to Poyntzpass0
4. Drive from Poyntzpass to Slane
14h 37m
€73–162
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 Europa Bus Centre to The Gresham Hotel
4. Take the bus from Abbey Street to Chapel Street980
16h 12m
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)MAN - DUB
3. Take the bus from Dublin, Airport to Drogheda Bus Station
6h 6m
€49–180
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Dublin Airport (DUB)BHX - DUB
3. Take the bus from Dublin, Airport to Drogheda Bus Station
7h 23m
€54–237
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train
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 Belfast Grand Central to Drogheda
8h 7m
€66–184
Car ferry, train, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfast
2. Take the train from Bangor to Poyntzpass0
3. Drive from Poyntzpass to Slane
16h 44m
€99–179
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Preston to Holyhead
2. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1
3. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Slane
6h 38m
€83–159

Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB) flights

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Distance: 353.1 km
Duration: 5h 3m

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, 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 Glasgow Central, Glasgow Buchanan, Cairnryan Stena Terminal, Cairnryan, Port Of Belfast, Stena Line terminus, Nelson Street Bus Lane, York Street, and Poyntzpass in around 13h 13m.

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