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Preston's leading museum and gallery, known for fine art, history, and architecture. A cornerstone cultural attraction in the city centre.
Cheapest price on Sep 18
kr553
Average ticket price on Sep 18
kr587
Fastest journey on Sep 18
8 h
Average journey duration on Sep 18
8 h 8 m
Ferries on Sep 18
2
Distance
245 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Waringstown to Preston is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Waringstown to Preston will cost around kr587 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only kr553.
On Fri, Sep 18, we found 2 ferries from Waringstown to Preston, including 2 direct services.
On Fri, Sep 18 the direct ferries cover the 245 km distance in an average of 8 h 8 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 8 h .
On Fri, Sep 18 the slowest ferries will take 8 h 15 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Stena Line
Stena Line
Stena Line
Stena LineOmio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Waringstown to Preston among Omio's users.
Distance: 132 nautical miles (245 km)
| Ferry | Most popular Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
kr95 Average price (fuel + tolls) | ||
6h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) | ||
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Stena Line | Departure Time 10:45PM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 8h15 | Sailing Days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator Stena Line | Departure Time 09:45PM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 8h15 | Sailing Days Sun |
Operator Stena Line | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 8h00 | Sailing Days Mon |
Operator Stena Line | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 8h00 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Stena Line | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 8h00 | Sailing Days Wed, Sat, Sun |
The table below shows live departures for Waringstown to Preston ferries for today, Thursday, September 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Stena Line | 10:30 AM Port of Belfast | 8h00 | 6:30 PM Liverpool (Port of Birkenhead) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Stena Line | 10:45 PM Port of Belfast | 8h15 | 7:00 AM Liverpool (Port of Birkenhead) | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last ferry of the day. | |||||
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Take a ferry from Waringstown to Preston and enjoy the approximately 132 nautical miles (245 km) long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
The earliest ferry runs at 10:30, the last at 22:30.
Distance 132 nautical miles (245 km) |
First ferry 10:30 AM |
Last ferry 10:30 PM |
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