What is the cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Preston?

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Preston is to fly and train which costs £430 - £1,500 and takes 28h 14m.

What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne to Preston?

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Preston is to fly and train which takes 26h 23m and costs £460 - £2,000.

How far is it from Melbourne to Preston?

The distance between Melbourne and Preston is 10653 miles.

How long does it take to get from Melbourne to Preston?

It takes approximately 26h 23m to get from Melbourne to Preston, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Melbourne and Preston?

Preston is 9h behind Melbourne. It is currently 2:44 AM in Melbourne and 5:44 PM in Preston.

Where can I stay near Preston?

There are 2078+ hotels available in Preston.

Melbourne to Preston - 8 ways to travel via train, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Melbourne to Preston by plane or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Manchester Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane MEL - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
26h 23m
£469–1,944
Fly to Liverpool, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Liverpool (LPL)plane MEL - LPL
2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain
29h 45m
£399–944
Fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane MEL - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Prestontrain
28h 15m
£541–1,880
Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MEL - LHR
2. Take the train from London Euston to Prestontrain
28h 14m
£433–1,473
Fly to Newcastle, train
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Newcastle (NCL)plane MEL - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Prestontrain
30h
£611–2,019
Fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane MEL - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Victoriatrain
3. Take the train from London Euston to Prestontrain
28h 27m
£516–1,584
Fly to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane MEL - STN
2. Take the train from London Euston to Prestontrain
28h 27m
£541–1,044
Fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane MEL - LBA
2. Take the train from Bradford Interchange to Prestontrain
31h 7m
£425–1,005

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

32Weekly Planes

23h 37mAverage Duration

£383Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Melbourne to Preston.

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Distance: 10,591.3 mi
Duration: 26h 23m

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

There is no direct connection from Melbourne to Preston. However, you can take the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) airport, fly to Manchester Airport (MAN), walk to Manchester Airport, then take the train to Preston. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) airport, fly to Birmingham Airport (BHX), walk to Birmingham International, then take the train to Preston.

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