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There are 8 ways to get from Melbourne to Penrith by plane or train

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  1. Fly to Manchester Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane MEL - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    28h 22m
    £484–919

  2. Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane MEL - LHR
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    30h 12m
    £472–990

  3. Fly to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane MEL - EDI
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    28h 32m
    £524–1,039

  4. Fly to Newcastle, train

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane MEL - NCL
    2. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train
    29h 18m
    £532–1,569

  5. Fly to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane MEL - GLA
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    28h 55m
    £542–838

  6. Fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane MEL - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Prestontrain train
    3. Take the train from Preston to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    30h 18m
    £550–1,064

  7. Fly to London Stansted Airport, train

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane MEL - STN
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    30h 13m
    £597–1,091

  8. Fly to Durham Tees Valley Airport, train

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Durham Tees Valley Airport (MME)plane plane MEL - MME
    2. Take the train from Darlington to Newcastletrain train
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train
    32h 52m
    £700–1,890

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Manchester Airport (MAN) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration23h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket£374Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 10,663 mi
  • Duration: 28h 22m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Penrith, England?

There is no direct connection from Melbourne to Penrith. However, you can take the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) airport, fly to Manchester Airport (MAN), walk to Manchester Airport, then take the train to Penrith North Lakes. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport (EDI), walk to Edinburgh Airport, take the vehicle to Haymarket, walk to Haymarket, then take the train to Penrith North Lakes.

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