Flight Time from Dublin to Preston
The flight from Dublin to Preston covers about 148 mi and takes roughly 46 min nonstop. Flight duration estimate and fare guide.
Dublin and Preston are about 148 mi (239 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 193 mi (311 km), a drive of about 3 hr 27 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 46 min.
| Straight-line distance | 148 mi / 239 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 193 mi / 311 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 3 hr 27 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 46 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $24 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | 53.561, -4.486 |
How these estimates work
Straight-line distance uses the haversine formula on each city's coordinates. Road distance applies a circuity factor (~1.2–1.4×) and driving time a blended average speed. Flight time uses typical jet cruise speed plus ~30 minutes for taxi, climb and descent. Treat all figures as planning estimates.
Frequently asked questions
Dublin to Preston is about 148 mi (239 km) in a straight line, and roughly 193 mi (311 km) by road.