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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Essendon is to train and fly which costs $700 - $1,800 and takes 28h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Essendon is to train and fly which takes 27h 32m and costs $850 - $2,300.

How far is it from Preston to Essendon?

The distance between Preston and Essendon is 17039 km.

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

It takes approximately 28h 15m to get from Preston to Essendon, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Preston and Essendon?

Essendon is 11h ahead of Preston. It is currently 10:05 AM in Preston and 9:05 PM in Essendon.

Where can I stay near Essendon?

There are 4854+ hotels available in Essendon.

Preston to Essendon - 5 ways to travel via train, and plane

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

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

Train to Manchester Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)MAN - MEL
28h 15m
$727–1,758
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)BHX - MEL
27h 32m
$893–2,242
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Preston to Haymarket
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)EDI - MEL
27h 59m
$870–2,037
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Preston to London Euston
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)LHR - MEL
28h 2m
$803–1,978
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Preston to Bradford Interchange
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)LBA - MEL
31h 14m
$1,127–3,002

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

27Weekly Planes

26h 2mAverage Duration

$716Cheapest Price

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Distance: 17,039 km
Duration: 28h 15m

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

There is no direct connection from Preston to Essendon. However, you can take the train to Manchester Airport, walk to Manchester Airport (MAN) airport, fly to Melbourne Airport (MEL), walk to Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd, take the line 478 bus to Dromana Ave/Matthews Ave, walk to Airport West/Matthews Ave #59, then take the line 59 vehicle to Thorn St/Mt Alexander Rd #44. 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/Grants Rd, take the line 478 bus to Dromana Ave/Matthews Ave, walk to Airport West/Matthews Ave #59, then take the line 59 vehicle to Thorn St/Mt Alexander Rd #44.

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