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How to get fromPreston to Dublin Airport (DUB)by train, plane, car, car ferry, bus, busferry, or ferry

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There are 8 ways to get from Preston to Dublin Airport (DUB) by train, plane, car, car ferry, bus, busferry, or ferry

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  1. Train to Manchester Airport, fly

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    1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane MAN - DUB
    3h 15m
    €40–164

  2. Drive, car ferry

    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 49m
    €43–366

  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 Dublin Airport T2bus bus X1 / ...
    13h 37m

  4. Train, train to Liverpool, fly

    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
    3h 24m
    €43–155

  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
    5h 48m
    €47–153

  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
    5h 18m
    €64–187

  7. 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 29m
    €80–161

  8. Train, ferry via Holyhead

    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 to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry
    8h 52m
    €81–251

Preston to Dublin Airport (DUB) by train, ferry, foot, and bus

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration8h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket€80Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 329.6 km
  • Duration: 3h 15m

What companies run services between Preston, England and Dublin Airport (DUB), Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Preston to Dublin Airport (DUB). However, you can take the train to Manchester Airport, walk to Manchester Airport (MAN) airport, then fly to Dublin Airport (DUB). Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Preston to Dublin Airport (DUB) via Liverpool, Isle of Man Douglas, and Dublin Terminal 1 in around 7h 49m.

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