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

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  1. Fly to Manchester Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane MEL - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain train
    26h 24m
    £449–895

  2. 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
    28h 9m
    £550–980

  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 Prestontrain train
    29h 17m
    £580–1,045

  4. Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane MEL - LHR
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Prestontrain train
    28h 14m
    £453–1,022

  5. Fly to London Gatwick Airport, train

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane MEL - LGW
    2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Victoriatrain train
    3. Take the train from London Euston to Prestontrain train
    28h 26m
    £455–1,033

  6. 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
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Prestontrain train
    29h 56m
    £703–1,219

  7. Fly to Liverpool, train

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane MEL - LPL
    2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain train
    29h 47m
    £479–1,344

  8. Fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane plane MEL - LBA
    2. Take the train from Bradford Interchange to Prestontrain train
    31h 9m
    £505–905

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

Calendar33Weekly Planes
Duration23h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket£381Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 10,591.3 mi
  • Duration: 26h 24m

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

There is no direct connection from Melbourne to Preston. 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 Preston. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) airport, fly to Birmingham Airport (BHX), walk to Birmingham International Airport, take the vehicle to Birmingham Intl Rail Station, walk to Birmingham International, then take the train to Preston.

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