How to travel from Isle of Man to Preston, United Kingdom
The distance between Isle of Man and Preston is around 189km (117 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2hrs.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Isle of Man to Preston by ferry, taxi, train, bus and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Preston → Isle of Man if you're planning a return trip.
Fly to Liverpool (LPL), train
Fly from Isle Of Man (IOM) to Liverpool (LPL) then take the train to Warrington Central and then to Preston.
- Duration2hrs
- Flight time40min
- Typical cost£95($110)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry and Taxi
Take a ferry to Liverpool then take a taxi to Preston.
- Duration3h 30m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost£160($190)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Liverpool then take the train to Preston.
- Duration3h 50m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost£77($90)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Isle of Man and Preston
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Isle of Man to Preston by ferry, taxi, train, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around £68 ($81) and will take around 5h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £95 ($110).
The distance between Isle of Man and Preston is around 189km (117 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 125km (77 miles)
It takes around 3h 30m to get from Isle of Man and Preston by ferry and taxi.
The quickest way to get from Isle of Man to Preston is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx £95 ($110).
The cheapest way to travel between Isle of Man and Preston is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around £68 ($81) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Isle of Man and Preston. We recommend that you fly from Isle Of Man (IOM) to Liverpool (LPL) then take the train to Warrington Central and then to Preston. instead which will take 2hrs.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Isle of Man and Preston. We recommend that you fly from Isle Of Man (IOM) to Liverpool (LPL) then take the train to Warrington Central and then to Preston. instead which will take 2hrs.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Isle of Man to Preston. We recommend that you fly from Isle Of Man (IOM) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Preston. instead which will take 2hrs.
The closest major airport to Preston is Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) (LPL) which is approximately 48km (30 miles) from Preston. Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) and Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) (LBA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Isle of Man to Preston. We recommend that you take a ferry to Liverpool then take a taxi to Preston. instead which will take 3h 30m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Isle of Man to Preston is to take a ferry and then take a taxi which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around £160 ($190).
Compare travel optionsbetween Isle of Man and Preston
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly to Liverpool (LPL), train + 1 similar | 2hrs | £95($110) | hourly | 216km (134 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 2hrs | £140($165) | hourly | 244km (152 miles) |
Ferry and Taxi + 1 similar | 3h 30m | £160($190) | twice daily | 190km (118 miles) |
| Ferry and Bus | 5h 5m | £68($81) | twice daily | 196km (122 miles) |
Ferry and Train | 3h 50m | £77($90) | twice daily | 189km (117 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Isle of Man and Preston
Train operators
East Midlands Railways
Airlines
Loganair
Ferry operators
Isle of Man Steam Packet Company
Bus companies
Arriva Merseyside
Airports near Preston
The following major airports near Preston offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL)
- Distance
- 48km (30 miles) from Preston
Manchester Airport (MAN)
- Distance
- 52km (32 miles) from Preston
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
- Distance
- 69km (43 miles) from Preston