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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Wicklow is to train and fly and bus which costs €50 - €210 and takes 7h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Wicklow is to train and fly and bus which takes 5h 37m and costs €70 - €200.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Wicklow?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Wicklow. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Grand Hotel via Glasgow Buchanan, Grand Central Station Durham Street and Dublin Airport Zone 14. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 41m.

How far is it from Preston to Wicklow?

The distance between Preston and Wicklow is 357 km.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Wicklow without a car is to train and ferry which takes 14h 14m and costs €180 - €360.

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

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

Where do I catch the Preston to Wicklow bus from?

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

Where does the Preston to Wicklow bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Wicklow?

There are 93+ hotels available in Wicklow.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Preston to Wicklow by train, plane, bus, ferry, busferry, 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, bus
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 bus from Dublin Airport Zone 14 to Grand Hotel
5h 37m
€70–196
Train to Manchester Airport, fly, bus
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 bus from Dublin Airport Zone 14 to Grand Hotel
6h 41m
€54–177
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Preston to Crewe
2. Take the train from Crewe to Fishguard Harbour
3. Take the ferry from Fishguard to Rosslare Harbour
4. Take the train from Rosslare Europort to WicklowIc
14h 14m
€181–352
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 Grand Central Station Durham Street to Dublin Airport Zone 14785
4. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 14 to Grand Hotel740
15h 41m
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 Wicklow
6h 41m
€83–159
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly, bus
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 Zone 14 to Grand Hotel
7h 42m
€54–201
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly, 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 Zone 14 to Grand Hotel
7h 57m
€59–271

Preston to Wicklow by train and ferry

13Weekly Services

14h 14mAverage Duration

€181Cheapest Price

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Distance: 357 km
Duration: 5h 37m

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

There is no direct connection from Preston to Wicklow. 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 14, then take the bus to Grand Hotel. Alternatively, you can take a train from Preston to Wicklow via Crewe, Fishguard Harbour, Fishguard, Rosslare Harbour, and Rosslare Europort in around 14h 14m.

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