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How to get fromBlackpool to Melbourneby train or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Blackpool to Melbourne by train or plane

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  1. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane MAN - MEL
    26h 22m
    $915–1,694

  2. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport

    cheapest
    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
    28h 3m
    $799–1,909

  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
    27h 54m
    $1,034–1,968

  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
    28h 36m
    $1,008–2,057

  5. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Avalon Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane plane BHX - AVV
    3. Take the train from Lara Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain train
    33h 37m
    $1,368–3,852

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

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration25h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$431Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 17,073 km
  • Duration: 26h 22m

What companies run services between Blackpool, England and Melbourne, VIC, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Blackpool to Melbourne. 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, then take the bus to Skybus Coach Terminal. Alternatively, you can take the train to Preston, 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, then take the bus to Skybus Coach Terminal.

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