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How to get fromPreston to Brisbaneby train or plane

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There are 7 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 45m
    $992–2,273

  2. Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to Brisbane Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Preston to Bradford Interchangetrain train
    2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane plane LBA - BNE
    45h 7m
    $752–1,985

  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 22m
    $1,067–1,939

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

    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
    31h 25m
    $875–2,749

  5. 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 8m
    $985–1,988

  6. 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 37m
    $818–2,364

  7. 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 19m
    $1,145–2,037

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

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration25h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$794Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 16,572.1 km
  • Duration: 27h 45m

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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