Rome2Rio

How to get fromPreston to Antrim, County Antrimby train, plane, bus, busferry, car ferry, or car

Find Transport to Antrim, County Antrim

See all options

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane MAN - BFS
    4h 18m
    £40–132

  2. Train, bus, bus and ferry

    1. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Take the bus from West Campbell Street to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus X77
    3. Take the busferry from Ayr to Belfast Stena Line Terminusbusferry bus ferry 923
    11h 11m

  3. Train, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Preston to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train Blackpool North - Liverpool Lime Street
    2. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfastcarferry car ferry
    12h 26m
    £56–137

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Preston to Cairnryancar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry car ferry
    5h 52m
    £76–295

  5. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport

    1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane plane MAN - BHD
    4h 40m
    £60–152

  6. Train, train to Liverpool, fly to Belfast International Airport

    1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train
    2. Take the train from Warrington Central to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane LPL - BFS
    4h 21m
    £47–132

  7. Train, train to Liverpool, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport

    1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train
    2. Take the train from Warrington Central to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane plane LPL - BHD
    4. Take the train from Belfast Lanyon Place to Antrimtrain train
    4h 44m
    £60–152

  8. Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport

    1. Take the train from Preston to Bradford Interchangetrain train
    2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane plane LBA - BHD
    6h 18m
    £71–180

  9. Bus, bus and ferry

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Uk030
    2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry bus ferry 923
    12h 30m

  10. Bus, bus and ferry via Lancaster

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station Night Std to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 181
    2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry bus ferry 923
    14h 15m

Preston to Antrim, County Antrim by train, foot, car ferry, and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration12h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket£56Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Preston to Antrim, County Antrim.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 229.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 18m

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

There is no direct connection from Preston to Antrim, County Antrim. However, you can take the train to Manchester Airport, walk to Manchester Airport (MAN) airport, fly to Belfast International Airport (BFS), walk to Belfast International Airport, then take the bus to Antrim Buscentre. Alternatively, you can take a train from Preston to Antrim via Glasgow Central, West Campbell Street, Ayr Bus Station, Ayr, Belfast Stena Line Terminus, Stena Line terminus, Nelson Street Bus Lane, and York Street in around 11h 11m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides