How to travel from Preston to Newry, United Kingdom
The distance between Preston and Newry is around 373km (232 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 20m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Preston to Newry by train, ferry, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Newry → Preston if you're planning a return trip.
Train to Warrington Bank Quay, plane
Take the train to Warrington Bank Quay and then to Liverpool South Parkway then fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Belfast City (BHD) then take the train to Newry Train Station.
- Duration3h 20m
- Flight time50min
- Typical cost£115($135)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Liverpool Lime Street then take a ferry to Isle of Man Douglas and then to Dublin then take the train to Newry.
- Duration8h 10m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost£105($125)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry to Isle of Man Douglas, bus
Take a ferry to Isle of Man Douglas and then to Dublin then take the bus to Newry.
- Duration10h 10m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost£100($120)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Cairnryan then take a ferry to Belfast then drive to Newry.
- Duration6h 30m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost£66($78)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Preston and Newry
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Preston to Newry by train, ferry, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which costs around £63 ($75) and will take around 3h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £65 ($77).
The distance between Preston and Newry is around 373km (232 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 242km (151 miles)
It takes around 8h 10m to get from Preston and Newry by train and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Preston to Newry is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx £65 ($77).
The cheapest way to travel between Preston and Newry is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which will typically cost around £63 ($75) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Preston and Newry. We recommend that you take the train to Warrington Bank Quay then fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin (DUB) then take the bus to Newry. instead which will take 3h 20m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Preston and Newry. We recommend that you take the train to Warrington Bank Quay then fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin (DUB) then take the bus to Newry. instead which will take 3h 20m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Preston to Newry. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Dublin (DUB) then take the bus to Newry. instead which will take 3h 20m.
The closest major airport to Newry is Belfast International Airport (BFS) (BFS) which is approximately 54km (34 miles) from Newry. George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) (BHD) and City of Derry Airport (LDY) (LDY) 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 Preston to Newry. We recommend that you take the train to Liverpool Lime Street then take a ferry to Isle of Man Douglas and then to Dublin then take the train to Newry. instead which will take 8h 10m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Preston to Newry is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 8h 10m and will usually cost around £105 ($125).
Compare travel optionsbetween Preston and Newry
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to Warrington Bank Quay, plane + 3 similar | 3h 20m | £115($135) | every 3 hours | 388km (241 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 3h 45m | £140($165) | every 3 hours | 414km (257 miles) |
| Train to Warrington Bank Quay, plane and bus | 3h 20m | £65($77) | hourly | 392km (244 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 3h 20m | £63($75) | hourly | 426km (265 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 1 similar | 8h 10m | £105($125) | once a week | 456km (284 miles) |
| Train, Bus and Ferry | 8h 25m | £100($120) | once daily | 601km (373 miles) |
Ferry to Isle of Man Douglas, bus + 2 similar | 10h 10m | £100($120) | once a week | 458km (285 miles) |
| Ferry and Bus | 10h 60m | £110($130) | every 20 mins | 373km (232 miles) |
| Ferry to Dublin, Bus | 12h 45m | £90($110) | every 20 mins | 394km (245 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 6h 30m | £66($78) | every 4 hours | 452km (281 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Preston and Newry
Train operators
First ScotRail Service
Bus companies
Dodds of Troon
Bus Eireann
Ferry operators
Isle of Man Steam Packet Company
Stena Line
P&O Ferries
Airlines
Aer Lingus
Airports near Newry
The following major airports near Newry offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Belfast International Airport (BFS)
- Distance
- 54km (34 miles) from Newry
George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)
- Distance
- 57km (36 miles) from Newry
City of Derry Airport (LDY)
- Distance
- 110km (68 miles) from Newry