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How to get fromCork to Prestonby plane, train, car, car ferry, ferry, or bus

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

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  1. Fly Cork Airport to Manchester Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane ORK - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain train
    4h 54m
    £39–197

  2. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Cork to Dublin Terminal 1car car
    2. Take the carferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    3. Take the carferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpoolcarferry car ferry
    4. Drive from Liverpool to Prestoncar car
    10h 25m
    £73–361

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    3. Take the train from Holyhead to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train
    4. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain train
    11h 35m
    £86–138

  4. Bus, ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Red Cow Luasbus bus 600
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Holyhead to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train
    4. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain train
    13h 28m
    £127–292

  5. Fly Cork Airport to Liverpool, train

    1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane ORK - LPL
    2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain train
    5h 14m
    £45–208

  6. Bus to Kerry Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to Kerry Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Kerry Airport (KIR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane KIR - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain train
    6h 30m
    £56–184

  7. Bus to Shannon Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to Shannon Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane SNN - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain train
    7h 4m
    £48–206

  8. Fly Cork Airport to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane ORK - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Prestontrain train
    6h 39m
    £55–252

Cork to Preston by train, tram, foot, and ferry

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration11h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket£86Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 327.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 54m

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

There is no direct connection from Cork to Preston. However, you can take the line 225 bus to Cork Airport, walk to Cork Airport (ORK) airport, fly to Manchester Airport (MAN), walk to Manchester Airport, then take the train to Preston. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Cork to Preston via Dublin Terminal 1, Isle of Man Douglas, and Liverpool in around 10h 25m.

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