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How to get fromPreston to Dubaiby train, plane, or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Preston to Dubai by train, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Dubai International Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dubai International Airport (DXB)plane plane MAN - DXB
    10h 53m
    AED 926–1,744

  2. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Sharjah International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Sharjah International Airport (SHJ)plane plane MAN - SHJ
    14h 17m
    AED 844–2,268

  3. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Dubai International Airport

    1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Dubai International Airport (DXB)plane plane BHX - DXB
    11h 45m
    AED 928–2,224

  4. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Abu Dhabi, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Abu Dhabi (AUH)plane plane MAN - AUH
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Abu Dhabi Airport to Dubai - Ibn Battuta Mallshuttle bus
    12h 55m
    AED 962–2,682

  5. Train, train to Newcastle, fly to Dubai International Airport

    1. Take the train from Preston to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain train
    3. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Dubai International Airport (DXB)plane plane NCL - DXB
    13h 10m
    AED 1,194–3,084

  6. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport

    1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)plane plane MAN - DWC
    15h 47m
    AED 935–3,756

Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dubai International Airport (DXB) flights

Calendar59Weekly Planes
Duration9h 12mAverage Duration
TicketAED 681Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5,737 km
  • Duration: 10h 53m

What companies run services between Preston, England and Dubai, United Arab Emirates?

There is no direct connection from Preston to Dubai. However, you can take the train to Manchester Airport, walk to Manchester Airport (MAN) airport, fly to Dubai International Airport (DXB), walk to Airport Terminal Metro Station, then take the subway to Burj Khalifa/ Dubai Mall Metro Station 2. 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 Dubai International Airport (DXB), walk to Airport Terminal Metro Station, then take the subway to Burj Khalifa/ Dubai Mall Metro Station 2.

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