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

The cheapest way to get from Galway to Preston is to bus and fly and train which costs £45 - £190 and takes 6h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Galway to Preston is to bus and fly and train which takes 6h 10m and costs £80 - £150.

How far is it from Galway to Preston?

The distance between Galway and Preston is 380 miles.

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

The best way to get from Galway to Preston without a car is to bus and ferry and train which takes 11h 29m and costs £85 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 6h 19m to get from Galway to Preston, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Preston?

There are 2368+ hotels available in Preston.

Galway to Preston - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, ferry, and car

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There are 10 ways to get from Galway to Preston by bus, plane, train, ferry, car, or car ferry

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Bus to Shannon Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
best
1. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Shannon Airportbus
2. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SNN - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
6h 19m
£49–209
Bus to Ireland West Airport Knock, fly to Liverpool, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Ireland W Airportbus
2. Fly from Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) to Liverpool (LPL)plane NOC - LPL
3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain
6h 33m
£48–188
Bus, ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Parkgate Stbus 761 / ...
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
4. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain
11h 29m
£88–231
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Galway to Dublin Heustontrain 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 38m
£83–149
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Galway to Larnecar
2. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Prestoncar
9h 30m
£120–363
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Airport Zone 11bus
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL)plane DUB - LPL
3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain
6h 18m
£52–147
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Airport Zone 11bus
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane DUB - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
6h 50m
£52–153
Bus to Ireland West Airport Knock, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Ireland W Airportbus
2. Fly from Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane NOC - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
6h 10m
£84–149
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Airport Zone 11bus
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane DUB - LBA
3. Take the train from Bradford Interchange to Prestontrain
8h 59m
£56–143
Bus to Shannon Airport, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Shannon Airportbus
2. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Liverpool (LPL)plane SNN - LPL
3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain
6h 42m
£78–238

Galway to Preston by bus, tram, foot, ferry, and train

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11h 29mAverage Duration

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Distance: 378 mi
Duration: 6h 19m

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

There is no direct connection from Galway to Preston. However, you can take the bus to Shannon Airport, walk to Shannon Airport (SNN) airport, fly to Manchester Airport (MAN), walk to Manchester Airport, then take the train to Preston. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Galway Coach Stn to Preston via Parkgate St, Heuston, The Point, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead, Holyhead, and Warrington Bank Quay in around 11h 29m.

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