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How to get fromRosslare Harbour to Prestonby ferry, train, car, car ferry, plane or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Rosslare Harbour to Preston by ferry, train, car, car ferry, plane, or bus

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  1. Ferry, train via Crewe

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Fishguard Harbourferry0
    2. Take the train from Fishguard Harbour to Crewetrain
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Prestontrain
    11h 20m
    £153–288

  2. Bus, bus to Cork Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Rosslare Harbour to Waterford Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Station to Cork Bus Stationbus
    3. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Manchester Airport (MAN)planeORK - MAN
    4. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
    9h 15m
    £54–180

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Rosslare Harbour to Dublin Terminal 1car
    2. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Holyheadcarferry
    3. Drive from Holyhead to Prestoncar
    7h 50m
    £81–119

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

    1. Take the train from Rosslare Europort to Tara Streettrain
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL)planeDUB - LPL
    3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain
    7h 3m
    £63–190

  5. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Fishguardferry
    2. Take the train from Fishguard Harbour to Manchester Piccadillytrain
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Prestontrain
    11h 49m
    £152–250

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

    1. Take the train from Rosslare Europort to Tara Streettrain
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Manchester Airport (MAN)planeDUB - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
    7h 44m
    £55–158

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

    1. Take the train from Rosslare Europort to Tara Streettrain
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)planeDUB - LBA
    3. Take the train from Leeds to Prestontrain
    9h 37m
    £60–192

  8. Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Rosslare Europort to Tara Streettrain
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)planeDUB - BHX
    3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Prestontrain
    9h 41m
    £61–217

Rosslare Harbour to Preston by ferry, foot, and train

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration11h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket£153Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Rosslare Harbour to Preston. However, you can take the ferry to Fishguard Harbour, walk to Fishguard Harbour, take the train to Crewe, then take the train to Preston. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Rosslare Harbour to Preston via Dublin Terminal 1 and Holyhead in around 7h 50m.

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