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How to get fromPreston to Carlingfordby train, ferry, bus, busferry, car, car ferry, or plane

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

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    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
    4. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Dundalktrain train Ic / ...
    9h 49m
    €126–213

  2. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train

    cheapest
    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
    3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Newrytrain train
    7h 13m
    €69–195

  3. Bus, bus and ferry

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry bus ferry 923
    3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Newry Bus Stationbus bus 238 / ...
    14h 23m

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Preston to Cairnryancar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Larne to Carlingfordcar car
    6h 48m
    €103–368

  5. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane MAN - DUB
    3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Newry Bus Stationbus bus
    6h 28m

  6. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train

    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
    3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Newrytrain train
    6h 57m
    €73–193

  7. Train to Liverpool, fly to Dublin Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LPL - DUB
    3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Newry Bus Stationbus bus
    6h 37m

  8. Train, train to Liverpool, fly to Belfast International Airport, line 161 bus

    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
    4. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Newrytrain train
    5. Take the bus from Newry Bus Station to Carlingfordbus bus
    7h 17m
    €76–185

  9. Train, train to Liverpool, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, line 161 bus

    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 Grand Central to Newrytrain train
    5. Take the bus from Newry Bus Station to Carlingfordbus bus
    7h
    €79–193

Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB) flights

Calendar94Weekly Planes
Duration1h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket€23Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Preston to Carlingford.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 427.8 km
  • Duration: 9h 49m

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

There is no direct connection from Preston to Carlingford. However, you can take the train to Warrington Bank Quay, take the train to Holyhead, walk to Holyhead Ferry, take the ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I, walk to The Point, take the vehicle to Connolly, walk to Dublin Connolly, take the train to Dundalk, then take the taxi to Carlingford. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Carlingford via Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow Buchanan, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Grand Central Station Stand 11, and Newry Bus Station in around 14h 23m.

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