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There are 7 ways to get from Cork to Preston by plane, train, car, car ferry, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly Cork Airport to Manchester Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane ORK - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain train
    4h 56m
    £39–227

  2. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Cork to Dublin Terminal 1car car
    2. Take the carferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    3. Take the carferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpoolcarferry car ferry
    4. Drive from Liverpool to Prestoncar car
    10h 25m
    £73–362

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    3. Take the train from Holyhead to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train
    4. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain train
    11h 35m
    £86–138

  4. Bus, ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Red Cow Luasbus bus 600
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Holyhead to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train
    4. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain train
    13h 27m
    £127–292

  5. Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Liverpool, train

    1. Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain train
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane DUB - LPL
    3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain train
    7h 5m
    £55–171

  6. Fly Cork Airport to Liverpool, train

    1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane ORK - LPL
    2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain train
    5h 16m
    £45–168

  7. Train to Shannon Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Cork to Limerick Junctiontrain train
    2. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane SNN - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain train
    7h 25m
    £52–203

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

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration11h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket£86Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 327.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 56m

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

There is no direct connection from Cork to Preston. However, you can take the line 225 bus to Cork Airport, walk to Cork Airport (ORK) airport, fly to Manchester Airport (MAN), walk to Manchester Airport, then take the train to Preston. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Cork to Preston via Dublin Terminal 1, Isle of Man Douglas, and Liverpool in around 10h 25m.

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