How to get from Antrim to Preston
The fastest way to travel from Antrim to Preston takes approximately 821 minutes with 6 transfers. You can use bus, train and ferry. We found 3 route options for you.
Fastest Route
821 min
557.9 km
6 transfers
218
Larne Harbour - Belfast Great Central
rail
53
Transport for Wales
Transport for Wales
Avanti West Coast
Departs from:
Mount Oriel Court
Walking:
40 min
Step-by-step directions
1
Walk 3 min (0.2 km)
to Mount Oriel Court
2
Take
218
Bus
Direction: Buscentre - Coleraine - Laganside Buscentre - Belfast
From Mount Oriel Court
to Nelson Street Bus Lane
(2 stops, 31 min)
3
Walk 5 min (0.3 km)
to Yorkgate
4
Take
Larne Harbour - Belfast Great Central
Train
Direction: Belfast Great Central
From Yorkgate
to Belfast Great Central
(7 stops, 14 min)
5
Walk 2 min (0.1 km)
to Belfast
6
Take
rail
Train
Direction: Dublin Connolly
From Belfast
to Dublin Connolly
(4 stops, 130 min)
7
Walk 3 min (0.2 km)
to Connolly Station
8
Take
53
Bus
Direction: Dublin Ferryport
From Connolly Station
to Dublin Ferry Port Terminal 2
(13 stops, 17 min)
9
Walk 9 min (0.5 km)
to Dublin Ferry Port
10
Take
Transport for Wales
Ferry
Direction: Holyhead
From Dublin Ferry Port
to Holyhead
11
Walk 2 min (0.1 km)
to Holyhead
12
Take
Transport for Wales
Train
Direction: Crewe
From Holyhead
to Crewe
(12 stops, 136 min)
13
Take
Avanti West Coast
Train
Direction: Preston (Lancs)
From Crewe
to Preston (Lancs)
(2 stops, 44 min)
14
Walk 16 min (1 km)
✓
Arrive at Preston
Public transport stations close to Antrim
Antrim is located in Antrim and the nearest public transport stations are listed below.
Train stations close to Antrim:
- Antrim
Bus stations close to Antrim:
- Antrim Depot
- Mount Oriel Court
- Technical College
- Oriel Road
Public transport stations close to Preston
Preston is located in Antrim and the nearest public transport stations are listed below.
Train stations close to Preston:
- Preston (Lancs)
Bus stations close to Preston:
- Corporation Street
- 53 Degrees
- Ring Way
- Gt George Street
Alternative Route
640 min
524.1 km
6 transfers
Derry-Londonderry - Belfast Great Central
rail
53
Transport for Wales
Transport for Wales
Northern
Avanti West Coast
Departs from:
Antrim
Walking:
32 min
Step-by-step directions
1
Walk 0 min
to Antrim
2
Take
Derry-Londonderry - Belfast Great Central
Train
Direction: Belfast Great Central
From Antrim
to Belfast Great Central
(12 stops, 36 min)
3
Walk 2 min (0.1 km)
to Belfast
4
Take
rail
Train
Direction: Dublin Connolly
From Belfast
to Dublin Connolly
(4 stops, 133 min)
5
Walk 3 min (0.2 km)
to Connolly Station
6
Take
53
Bus
Direction: Dublin Ferryport
From Connolly Station
to Dublin Ferry Port Terminal 2
(13 stops, 24 min)
7
Walk 9 min (0.5 km)
to Dublin Ferry Port
8
Take
Transport for Wales
Ferry
Direction: Holyhead
From Dublin Ferry Port
to Holyhead
9
Walk 2 min (0.1 km)
to Holyhead
10
Take
Transport for Wales
Train
Direction: Cardiff Central
From Holyhead
to Chester
(10 stops, 110 min)
11
Take
Northern
Train
Direction: Leeds
From Chester
to Warrington Bank Quay
(2 stops, 26 min)
12
Take
Avanti West Coast
Train
Direction: Preston (Lancs)
From Warrington Bank Quay
to Preston (Lancs)
(1 stops, 24 min)
13
Walk 16 min (1 km)
✓
Arrive at Preston
Questions & Answers
Common questions about traveling from Antrim to Preston.
How do I travel from Antrim to Preston in Antrim?
The quickest journey from Antrim to Preston takes approximately 821 minutes via the 218 bus service.
Are there other ways to reach Preston from Antrim?
Yes, an alternative route is available taking around 640 minutes using the Derry-Londonderry - Belfast Great Central train line.
Can I get directly from Antrim to Preston without changing?
This route requires 6 transfers. The complete journey takes about 821 minutes including connection time.
What bus service connects Antrim and Preston?
The 218 line provides bus service between Mount Oriel Court and Preston (Lancs) in Antrim.
What is the journey time from Antrim to Preston by public transport?
Traveling by bus from Antrim to Preston in Antrim takes approximately 821 minutes, including transfer time at connection points.
Where should I board the bus to travel from Antrim to Preston?
Board the 218 bus at Mount Oriel Court station, located near Antrim in Antrim.
Which station is closest to Preston?
The nearest stop to Preston is Preston (Lancs) station. Exit here to reach your destination in Antrim.
Travel Tips
- Allow extra time for connections, especially during peak hours
- Check real-time departure information at the station
- Consider downloading the transit app for live updates
- For routes with transfers, follow signs at stations for connecting services
Disclaimer: Travel times shown are estimates based on scheduled departure at 8:00 AM and do not account for real-time traffic conditions or service delays. Actual travel times may vary.