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How to get fromPreston to Brisbaneby train or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Preston to Brisbane by train or plane

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  1. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Brisbane Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane plane MAN - BNE
    27h 53m
    $995–2,180

  2. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Gold Coast Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane plane MAN - OOL
    3. Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Central station, platform 3train train
    40h 1m
    $730–2,257

  3. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Brisbane Airport

    1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane plane BHX - BNE
    27h 31m
    $1,086–2,548

  4. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Brisbane Airport

    1. Take the train from Preston to London Eustontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane plane LHR - BNE
    28h 16m
    $970–2,207

  5. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Gold Coast Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Preston to London Eustontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane plane LHR - OOL
    3. Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Central station, platform 3train train
    33h 44m
    $1,355–2,984

  6. Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Brisbane Airport

    1. Take the train from Preston to Haymarkettrain train
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane plane EDI - BNE
    35h 29m
    $1,162–1,858

Manchester Airport (MAN) to Brisbane Airport (BNE) flights

Calendar15Weekly Planes
Duration25h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$841Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 16,572.1 km
  • Duration: 27h 53m

What companies run services between Preston, England and Brisbane, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Preston to Brisbane. However, you can take the train to Manchester Airport, walk to Manchester Airport (MAN) airport, fly to Brisbane Airport (BNE), walk to International Airport Station, then take the train to Central station, platform 1. Alternatively, you can take the train to Birmingham International, walk to Birmingham Intl Rail Station, take the vehicle to Birmingham International Airport, walk to Birmingham Airport (BHX) airport, fly to Brisbane Airport (BNE), walk to International Airport Station, then take the train to Central station, platform 1.

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