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

The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Preston is to train and car ferry which costs £35 - £50 and takes 13h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Belfast to Preston is to fly and train which takes 3h 24m and costs £45 - £150.

Is there a direct bus between Belfast and Preston?

No, there is no direct bus from Belfast to Preston station. However, there are services departing from Belfast, Europa Buscentre and arriving at Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 55m.

How far is it from Belfast to Preston?

The distance between Belfast and Preston is 215 miles.

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

The best way to get from Belfast to Preston without a car is to train and car ferry via Glasgow which takes 10h 19m and costs £160 - £480.

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

It takes approximately 3h 24m to get from Belfast to Preston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Belfast to Preston bus from?

Belfast to Preston bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Belfast, Europa Buscentre station.

Where does the Belfast to Preston bus arrive?

Belfast to Preston bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Glasgow Buchanan station.

How do I get a bus ticket from Belfast to Preston?

Book your Belfast to Preston bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Preston?

There are 2321+ hotels available in Preston.

Belfast to Preston - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, and car ferry

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There are 11 ways to get from Belfast to Preston by plane, train, car ferry, busferry, bus, ferry, or car

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Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Manchester Airport, train
best
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BHD - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
3h 24m
£46–150
Train, car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the train from Belfast Lanyon Place to Larne Harbourtrain Re
2. Take the carferry from Port of Larne to Isle of Man Douglascarferry
3. Take the carferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpoolcarferry
13h 21m
£36–49
Train, car ferry via Glasgow
1. Take the train from Belfast Lanyon Place to Larne Harbourtrain Re
2. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
3. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain
4. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
5. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestontrain
10h 19m
£164–471
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus Uk030
10h 55m
Car ferry, train
1. Take the carferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry
2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Prestontrain Liverpool Lime Street - Blackpool North / ...
11h 27m
£49–117
Fly Belfast International Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BFS - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
3h 54m
£43–135
Fly Belfast International Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Liverpool (LPL)plane BFS - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Warrington Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain
4h 15m
£46–151
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Liverpool (LPL)plane BHD - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Warrington Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain
3h 40m
£51–151
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane BHD - LBA
2. Take the train from Bradford Interchange to Prestontrain
5h 45m
£57–157
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain Ic
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
4. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain
11h 11m
£85–154
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Prestoncar
5h 50m
£76–298

George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Manchester Airport (MAN) flights

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Distance: 214 mi
Duration: 3h 24m

What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and Preston, England?

There is no direct connection from Belfast to Preston. However, you can take the line 600 bus to George Best Belfast City Airport, walk to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) airport, fly to Manchester Airport (MAN), walk to Manchester Airport, then take the train to Preston. Alternatively, you can take a train from Belfast Lanyon Place to Preston via Larne Harbour, Larne, Cairnryan, Stranraer, Ayr, and Glasgow Central in around 10h 19m.

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