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

The cheapest way to get from Larne to Preston is to car ferry and train which costs £35 - £60 and takes 10h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Larne to Preston is to train and fly which takes 4h 44m and costs £55 - £160.

Is there a direct bus between Larne and Preston?

No, there is no direct bus from Larne station to Preston station. However, there are services departing from Larne Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station via Nelson Street, Belfast Stena Line Terminus and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 45m.

How far is it from Larne to Preston?

The distance between Larne and Preston is 240 miles.

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

The best way to get from Larne to Preston without a car is to car ferry and train via Glasgow which takes 8h 24m and costs £140 - £450.

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

It takes approximately 4h 44m to get from Larne to Preston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Larne to Preston bus from?

Larne to Preston bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Belfast Stena Line Terminus station.

Where does the Larne to Preston bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Preston?

There are 2359+ hotels available in Preston.

Larne to Preston - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, and car ferry

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There are 9 ways to get from Larne to Preston by train, plane, car ferry, busferry, bus, or car

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Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
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1. Take the train from Larne Town to Belfast Lanyon Placetrain
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BHD - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
4h 44m
£60–154
Car ferry, train
cheapest
1. Take the carferry from Port of Larne to Isle of Man Douglascarferry
2. Take the carferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpoolcarferry
3. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Prestontrain
10h 19m
£38–58
Car ferry, train via Glasgow
1. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
2. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain
3. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestontrain
8h 24m
£143–443
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Belfast Stena Line Terminus to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus Uk030
12h 45m
Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Larne Town to Belfast Grand Centraltrain
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BFS - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
5h 19m
£51–143
Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the train from Larne Town to Belfast Grand Centraltrain
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Liverpool (LPL)plane BFS - LPL
3. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Warrington Centraltrain
4. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain
5h 37m
£56–147
Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the train from Larne Town to Belfast Lanyon Placetrain
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Liverpool (LPL)plane BHD - LPL
3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain
4h 56m
£60–153
Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Larne Town to Belfast Lanyon Placetrain
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane BHD - LBA
3. Take the train from Bradford Interchange to Prestontrain
7h 4m
£71–174
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Prestoncar
5h 24m
£70–289

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

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Distance: 238.3 mi
Duration: 4h 44m

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

There is no direct connection from Larne to Preston. However, you can take the train to Belfast Lanyon Place, walk to Station Street, 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 car ferry from Larne to Preston via Cairnryan, Stranraer, Ayr, and Glasgow Central in around 8h 24m.

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