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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Tullamore is to train and fly which costs €55 - €180 and takes 7h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Tullamore is to train and fly which takes 5h 37m and costs €65 - €210.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Tullamore?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Tullamore. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Tullamore Hospital via Glasgow Buchanan, Glengall Street and Wellington Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 54m.

How far is it from Preston to Tullamore?

The distance between Preston and Tullamore is 403 km.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Tullamore without a car is to train and bus and ferry and bus which takes 16h 36m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 37m to get from Preston to Tullamore, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Tullamore bus from?

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

Where does the Preston to Tullamore bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Tullamore?

There are 63+ hotels available in Tullamore.

Preston to Tullamore - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus and ferry

There are 7 ways to get from Preston to Tullamore by train, plane, busferry, 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, train
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quay
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)LPL - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Tullamore
5h 37m
€65–206
Train to Manchester Airport, fly, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)MAN - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Tullamore
6h 39m
€56–159
Train, bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Preston to Motherwell
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 Wellington Quay to Tullamore Hospital845 / ...
16h 36m
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Fishguard Harbour
3. Take the ferry from Fishguard Harbour to Rosslare Harbour0
4. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to Waterford Bus Station40 / ...
5. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Station to Tullamore73
19h 2m
€188–361
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 Tullamore
7h 11m
€92–172
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly, train
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 train from Dublin Heuston to Tullamore
7h 34m
€56–178
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 Glengall Street to Burgh Quay785
4. Take the bus from Wellington Quay to Tullamore Hospital845 / ...
16h 54m

Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB) flights

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Map of how to get from Preston to Tullamore.

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Distance: 403.3 km
Duration: 5h 37m

What companies run services between Preston, England and Tullamore, IE-OY, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Preston to Tullamore. 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 Terminal 2 Zone 21, take the line 782 bus to Heuston Station, walk to Dublin Heuston, then take the train to Tullamore. Alternatively, you can take a train from Preston to Tullamore Hospital via Motherwell, Motherwell station, Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow Buchanan, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Europa Bus Centre, The Gresham Hotel, and Wellington Quay in around 16h 36m.

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