How to travel from Londonderry to Preston, United Kingdom
The distance between Londonderry and Preston is around 421km (262 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 35m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Londonderry to Preston by plane, train, ferry, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Preston → Londonderry if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Derry (LDY) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Preston.
- Duration2h 35m
- Flight time1hr
- Typical cost£130($155)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Belfast Great Victoria Street then take a ferry to Isle of Man Douglas and then to Liverpool then take the train to Preston.
- Duration11h 5m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost£105($125)
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Belfast Europa Bus Centre then take a ferry to Cairnryan then take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station and then to Preston Coach Station.
- Duration10h 30m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost£57($67)
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1 similiar route
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Belfast then take a ferry to Cairnryan then drive to Preston.
- Duration7h 15m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost£74($87)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Londonderry and Preston
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Londonderry to Preston by plane, train, ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around £57 ($67) and will take around 10h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £130 ($155).
The distance between Londonderry and Preston is around 421km (262 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 329km (205 miles)
It takes around 2h 35m to get from Londonderry and Preston by plane and train.
The quickest way to get from Londonderry to Preston is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx £130 ($155).
The cheapest way to travel between Londonderry and Preston is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £57 ($67) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Londonderry and Preston. We recommend that you fly from Derry (LDY) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Preston. instead which will take 2h 35m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Londonderry and Preston. We recommend that you fly from Derry (LDY) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Preston. instead which will take 2h 35m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Londonderry to Preston. We recommend that you fly from Derry (LDY) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Preston. instead which will take 2h 35m.
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 Londonderry to Preston. We recommend that you fly from Derry (LDY) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Preston. instead which will take 2h 35m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Londonderry to Preston is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 2h 35m and will usually cost around £130 ($155).
Compare travel optionsbetween Londonderry and Preston
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 1 similar | 2h 35m | £130($155) | 4 times a day | 448km (279 miles) |
| Fly to Liverpool (LPL), train | 2h 35m | £165($200) | 4 times a day | 421km (262 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 1 similar | 11h 5m | £105($125) | 3 times a week | 458km (285 miles) |
| Train, Ferry and Bus | 9h 15m | £110($130) | once daily | 674km (419 miles) |
Bus and Ferry + 1 similar | 10h 30m | £57($67) | twice daily | 641km (399 miles) |
| Bus to Dublin Airport, Ferry | 14h 40m | £105($125) | twice daily | 518km (322 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 7h 15m | £74($87) | every 4 hours | 498km (310 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Londonderry and Preston
Train operators
East Midlands Railways
First ScotRail Service
Airlines
Aer Lingus
Loganair
Bus companies
Dodds of Troon
Scottish Citylink
Mc Ginley Coach Travel
Ferry operators
Stena Line
Isle of Man Steam Packet Company
P&O Ferries
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