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Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Preston to Belfast among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the ferry, with an average ticket price of £54 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 44m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of £54, while a flight costs an average of £192.
Distance: 228 km
Most popular Ferry | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£54 Average Price Cheapest | £192 Average Price | £52 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 0m Average total duration 8h 0m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 3h 44m Average total duration Fastest 1h 44m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 19m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular ferry company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Preston to Belfast:
A ferry is £137 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Preston to Belfast costing on average £192.
Other travel options to Belfast take longer:
Ferry takes on average 9h 0m.
How to get to Belfast from Preston by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Preston to Belfast is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Belfast are Bangor, Cairnryan, Newry, Larne and Armagh. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Belfast on Omio.
Bangor is a small university city on the Menai Strait in north-west Wales, known for its student life and Victorian character. Its cathedral, compact centre and waterside setting give it a quieter feel than larger Welsh cities.
Cairnryan is a small coastal village in Dumfries and Galloway, known for its ferry ports on Loch Ryan. It has a quiet maritime character and nearby wartime history, with easy access to the surrounding south-west Scottish coast.
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This is compared to other travel options from Preston to Belfast:
A ferry is £137 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Preston to Belfast costing on average £192.
Other travel options to Belfast take longer:
Ferry takes on average 9h 0m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Preston and Belfast as scheduled services by flight, ferry and coach can vary by season or day of the week.
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