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How to get fromPreston to Melbourne Airport (MEL)by train or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Preston to Melbourne Airport (MEL) by train or plane

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  1. Train to Manchester Airport, fly

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    1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane MAN - MEL
    24h 51m
    $828–1,656

  2. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane BHX - MEL
    26h 8m
    $1,017–1,826

  3. Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Preston to Haymarkettrain train
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane EDI - MEL
    26h 46m
    $1,050–1,939

  4. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Preston to London Eustontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane LHR - MEL
    26h 38m
    $848–1,988

  5. Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly

    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
    2d 4h
    $940–1,670

  6. Train to Liverpool, fly

    1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane LPL - MEL
    30h 19m
    $1,030–3,055

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

Calendar18Weekly Planes
Duration24h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$809Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 17,024.5 km
  • Duration: 24h 51m

What companies run services between Preston, England and Melbourne Airport (MEL), Australia?

There is no direct connection from Preston to Melbourne Airport (MEL). However, you can take the train to Manchester Airport, walk to Manchester Airport (MAN) airport, then fly to Melbourne Airport (MEL). 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, then fly to Melbourne Airport (MEL).

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