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How to get fromPreston to Pakenhamby train or plane

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

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  1. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport, train

    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
    3. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Pakenham Stationtrain train
    28h 8m
    $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
    4. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Pakenham Stationtrain train
    39h 16m
    $691–3,265

  3. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane BHX - MEL
    3. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Pakenham Stationtrain train
    29h 16m
    $1,087–1,957

  4. Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport, train

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

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

    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
    3. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Pakenham Stationtrain train
    33h 5m
    $966–1,693

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

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration26h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$450Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 17,103.6 km
  • Duration: 28h 8m

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

There is no direct connection from Preston to Pakenham. 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 Pakenham 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 Pakenham Station.

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