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How to get fromIsle of Man to Prestonby plane, train, car ferry, taxi, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Isle of Man to Preston by plane, train, car ferry, taxi, or bus

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  1. Fly to Manchester Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Isle Of Man Airport (IOM) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane IOM - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain train
    2h 5m
    £59–167

  2. Car ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the carferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpoolcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the bus from Queen Square Bus Station to Duke Streetbus bus X2
    5h 32m
    £17–22

  3. Car ferry, taxi

    1. Take the carferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpoolcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the taxi from Liverpool to Prestontaxi taxi
    3h 38m
    £83–106

  4. Fly to Liverpool, train

    1. Fly from Isle Of Man Airport (IOM) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane IOM - LPL
    2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain train
    2h 23m
    £46–156

  5. Car ferry, train

    1. Take the carferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpoolcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Prestontrain train Liverpool Lime Street - Blackpool North / ...
    4h 34m
    £26–43

  6. Car ferry, bus via Bus Station

    1. Take the carferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpoolcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Ring Waybus bus 2A
    5h 23m
    £23–34

Isle Of Man Airport (IOM) to Manchester Airport (MAN) flights

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration48 minAverage Duration
Ticket£37Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 149.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 5m

What companies run services between Isle of Man and Preston, England?

There is no direct connection from Isle of Man to Preston. However, you can fly to Manchester Airport (MAN), walk to Manchester Airport, then take the train to Preston. Alternatively, you can take the car ferry to Liverpool then take the taxi to Preston.

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