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Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Dublin Airport to Liverpool
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$14.13–$130.43
Plane from Dublin Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$15.22–$184.78
Plane from Dublin Airport to Leeds
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$17.39–$152.17

Aer Lingus

Website:
aerlingus.com/
Plane from Dublin Airport to Liverpool
Ave. Duration:
1h 4m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$54.35–$217.39
Plane from Dublin Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$15.22–$184.78
Plane from Dublin Airport to Leeds
Ave. Duration:
1h 21m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$46.74–$250.00

Ryanair UK

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Dublin Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$13.04–$195.65

Train operators

Avanti West Coast

Phone:
00 44 345 528 0253
Website:
avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Bangor (Gwynedd) to Chester
Ave. Duration:
1h 9m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$28.26–$103.26
Train from Warrington Bank Quay to Preston
Ave. Duration:
24 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$11.96–$76.09
Train from Holyhead to Chester
Ave. Duration:
1h 36m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$39.13–$130.43

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:
$5.11–$19.57

Translink UK

Phone:
+44 28 9066 6630
Website:
translink.co.uk/
Train from Botanic to Larne
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$38.04–$53.26
Train from Dublin Connolly to Portadown
Ave. Duration:
1h 38m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$21.74–$31.52
Train from Portadown to Bangor
Ave. Duration:
1h 38m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$54.35–$76.09

TransPennine Express Service

Phone:
+44 345 600 1671
Website:
tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Liverpool Lime Street to Preston
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$14.13–$35.87
Train from Liverpool South Parkway to Warrington
Ave. Duration:
13 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$9.78–$26.09
Train from Manchester Airport to Preston
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$15.22–$38.04

Northern Rail

Phone:
+44 800 200 6060
Email:
Website:
northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Liverpool Lime Street to Preston
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$9.24–$11.96
Train from Liverpool South Parkway to Warrington
Ave. Duration:
23 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$5.43–$7.61
Train from Manchester Airport to Preston
Ave. Duration:
1h 9m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$9.78–$14.13
Train from Bradford Interchange to Preston
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$11.96–$16.30

Transport for Wales

Phone:
03333 211 202
Website:
tfw.wales/
Train from Bangor (Gwynedd) to Chester
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$26.09–$40.22
Train from Holyhead to Chester
Ave. Duration:
1h 54m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$36.96–$59.78

Other operators

Stena Line

Phone:
+44 844 770 7070
Email:
Website:
stenaline.dk/
Other from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
4 times a day

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:
$42.39–$51.09
Other from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$43.48–$51.09

Bus operators

Dublin Express

Phone:
+353 1 903 9508
Website:
dublinexpress.ie/
Bus from Custom House Quay to Glengall
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Hourly

Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire

Phone:
+44 151 330 6200
Email:
Website:
stagecoachbus.com/about/merseyside-and-south-lancashire
Bus from Bus Station to Ring
Ave. Duration:
1h 16m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$2.39–$3.37

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Dublin to Preston is to fly and train which costs $38.04 - $141.30 and takes 6h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dublin to Preston is to fly and train which takes 3h 55m and costs $41.30 - $250 .

Is there a direct train between Dublin and Preston?

No, there is no direct train from Dublin to Preston. However, there are services departing from Dublin Connolly and arriving at Preston via Portadown, Bangor (Gwynedd), Chester and Warrington Bank Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 1m.

How far is it from Dublin to Preston?

The distance between Dublin and Preston is 322 km.

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

The best way to get from Dublin to Preston without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 37m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 44m to get from Dublin to Preston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dublin to Preston train from?

Dublin to Preston train services, operated by Translink UK, depart from Dublin Connolly station.

Where does the Dublin to Preston train arrive?

Dublin to Preston train services, operated by Translink UK, arrive at Portadown station.

Where can I stay near Preston?

There are 2006+ hotels available in Preston. Prices start at $38.02 per night.
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