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11 h 30 min
755 km.
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Eight ways to Travel from Cork to Preston

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Cheapest
By car (755 km)
11 h 30 min
755 km.
from $41
Fastest
Plane from Cork (Shannon Airport) to Preston (Stansted Airport)
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Other
Rideshare
11 h 30 min
755 km.
from $9.85
Bus, Plane (Fly to Ringway Airport)
4 h 55 min
438 km.
from $46.85
Bus, Ferry, Train
17 h 14 min
436 km.
from $442.30
Bus, Plane (Fly to Liverpool)
5 h 15 min
438 km.
from $126.63
Bus, Plane (Fly to Birmingham Airport)
6 h 40 min
438 km.
from $151.20
Bus, ferry, train via Chester, Bus, ferry, train via Chester
18 h 7 min
438 km.
from $372.52

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Cork Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$15.22–$97.83
Plane from Cork Airport to Liverpool
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$23.91–$163.04
Plane from Cork Airport to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$17.39–$184.78

British Airways

Website:
britishairways.com
Plane from Cork Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
3h 16m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$304.35–$652.17

Ryanair UK

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Cork Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Monday
Estimated price:
$23.91–$282.61

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Glasgow to Preston
Ave. Duration:
3h 50m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$25.00–$35.87

Megabus UK

Email:
Website:
uk.megabus.com
Bus from Glasgow to Preston
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$19.57–$27.17

Aircoach

Phone:
+353 0 1 844 7118
Email:
Website:
aircoach.ie/
Bus from Cork Alfred Street to Dublin
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$20.65–$28.26
Bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Belfast,
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$15.22–$21.74

Expressway

Phone:
0818 836611
Website:
expressway.ie/
Bus from Cork Bus Station Parnell Place to Rosslare
Ave. Duration:
4h 25m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$18.48–$26.09

Train operators

Avanti West Coast

Phone:
00 44 345 528 0253
Website:
avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Warrington Bank Quay to Preston
Ave. Duration:
24 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$11.96–$70.65
Train from Birmingham International to Preston
Ave. Duration:
2h 6m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$51.09–$152.17

East Midlands Railways

Phone:
03457 125 678
Website:
eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Liverpool South Parkway to Warrington
Ave. Duration:
16 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$5.00–$18.48

Translink UK

Phone:
+44 28 9066 6630
Website:
translink.co.uk/
Bus from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
6h 5m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$33.70–$46.74

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Glasgow to Preston
Ave. Duration:
4h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$34.78–$48.91

TransPennine Express Service

Phone:
+44 345 600 1671
Website:
tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Airport to Preston
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$14.13–$36.96
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Preston
Ave. Duration:
38 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$13.04–$32.61
Train from Liverpool South Parkway to Warrington
Ave. Duration:
13 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$9.78–$25.00
Train from Liverpool Lime Street to Preston
Ave. Duration:
46 min
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$13.04–$34.78

Northern Rail

Phone:
+44 800 200 6060
Email:
Website:
northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Airport to Preston
Ave. Duration:
1h 9m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$9.78–$13.04
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Preston
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$8.15–$10.87
Train from Liverpool South Parkway to Warrington
Ave. Duration:
23 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$5.43–$7.07
Train from Liverpool Lime Street to Preston
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$8.70–$11.96

Transport for Wales

Phone:
03333 211 202
Website:
tfw.wales/
Train from Fishguard Harbour to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
6h 13m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$119.57–$184.78
Train from Fishguard Harbour to Chester
Ave. Duration:
5h 39m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$108.70–$173.91

Other operators

Stena Line

Phone:
+44 844 770 7070
Email:
Website:
stenaline.dk/
Other from Rosslare Harbour to Fishguard
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$44.15–$260.87

Irish Ferries

Phone:
+353 818 300 400
Email:
Website:
irishferries.com/uk-en/Travel-to-Ireland
Other from Dublin Terminal 1 to Holyhead
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$41.30–$48.91

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Cork to Preston is to fly and train which costs $31.52 - $152.17 and takes 4h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cork to Preston is to fly and train which takes 4h 55m and costs $31.52 - $152.17 .

Is there a direct bus between Cork and Preston?

No, there is no direct bus from Cork to Preston station. However, there are services departing from Cork Alfred Street and arriving at Preston Bus Station via Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2, Belfast, Europa Buscentre and Glasgow. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 57m.

How far is it from Cork to Preston?

The distance between Cork and Preston is 527 km.

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

The best way to get from Cork to Preston without a car is to bus and ferry and train which takes 17h 14m and costs $184.78 - $510.87 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from Cork to Preston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cork to Preston bus from?

Cork to Preston bus services, operated by Aircoach, depart from Cork Alfred Street station.

Train, bus or fly from Cork to Preston?

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Where does the Cork to Preston bus arrive?

Cork to Preston bus services, operated by Aircoach, arrive at Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 station.

Where can I stay near Preston?

There are 2035+ hotels available in Preston. Prices start at $36.78 per night.
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