Belfast – Preston distance
229km
Straight-line distance · 142 miles
DirectionESE · 113°
Est. time (90 km/h)2 h 33 min
Midpoint54.191, -4.299
In a straight line (as the crow flies), the distance between Belfast and Preston is about 229 km (142 miles), heading ESE — classic driving or rail territory.
?Frequently asked questions
How far is Belfast from Preston?
In a straight line, the Belfast–Preston distance is about 229 km (142 miles), heading ESE.
How long does it take to get from Belfast to Preston?
At an average speed of 90 km/h, the straight-line Belfast–Preston distance would take about 2 h 33 min. Real road time is longer, depending on the route, traffic and stops.
Is this the road distance?
No. The value shown is the straight-line (great-circle) distance, equal to the flight distance. The real road distance, which follows roads, is usually 20–40% longer.
Distances from Belfast
- Glasgow176 km
- Blackpool206 km
- Edinburgh229 km
- Liverpool233 km
- Chester253 km
- Bolton254 km
- Manchester274 km
- Newcastle upon Tyne277 km
Distances from Preston
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- Bolton27 km
- Liverpool43 km
- Manchester49 km
- Bradford58 km
- Chester65 km
- Leeds76 km
- Stoke-on-Trent91 km