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How to get fromPreston to Ferntree Gullyby train or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Preston to Ferntree Gully by train or plane

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  1. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane MAN - MEL
    27h 54m
    $907–1,681

  2. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Avalon Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane plane MAN - AVV
    3. Take the train from Lara Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain train
    39h 2m
    $691–3,265

  3. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport

    1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane BHX - MEL
    29h 3m
    $1,087–1,957

  4. Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport

    1. Take the train from Preston to Haymarkettrain train
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane EDI - MEL
    29h 15m
    $1,059–2,043

  5. Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport

    1. Take the train from Preston to Bradford Interchangetrain train
    2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane LBA - MEL
    32h 51m
    $966–1,693

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

Calendar30Weekly Planes
Duration25h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$450Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 17,082.6 km
  • Duration: 27h 54m

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

There is no direct connection from Preston to Ferntree Gully. However, you can take the train to Manchester Airport, walk to Manchester Airport (MAN) airport, fly to Melbourne Airport (MEL), walk to Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr, take the bus to Skybus Coach Terminal, walk to Southern Cross Station, then take the train to Ferntree Gully Station. 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 Melbourne Airport (MEL), walk to Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr, take the bus to Skybus Coach Terminal, walk to Southern Cross Station, then take the train to Ferntree Gully Station.

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