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How to get fromPreston to Blackrockby train, plane, car, car ferry, or ferry

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There are 6 ways to get from Preston to Blackrock by train, plane, car, car ferry, or ferry

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  1. Train, train to Liverpool, fly

    best
    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 Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LPL - DUB
    4h 26m
    €51–183

  2. Drive, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Preston to Liverpoolcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Liverpool to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    3. Take the carferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Dublin Terminal 1carferry car ferry
    7h 50m
    €42–365

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train
    2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Holyheadtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    8h 36m
    €84–137

  4. Train to Manchester Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane MAN - DUB
    5h 27m
    €46–171

  5. Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Preston to Bradford Interchangetrain train
    2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LBA - DUB
    7h
    €52–169

  6. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane BHX - DUB
    7h 11m
    €63–199

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

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration8h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket€84Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 316.8 km
  • Duration: 4h 26m

What companies run services between Preston, England and Blackrock, IE-D, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Preston to Blackrock. However, you can take the train to Warrington Bank Quay, walk to Warrington Central, take the train to Liverpool South Parkway, walk to Liverpool South Parkway, take the bus to Liverpool John Lennon Airport, walk to Liverpool (LPL) airport, fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Terminal 2 Zone 20, then take the line 702 bus to Frascati SC. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Preston to Blackrock via Liverpool, Isle of Man Douglas, and Dublin Terminal 1 in around 7h 50m.

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