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There are 5 ways to get from Preston to Funchal 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 Madeira Airport (FNC)plane plane MAN - FNC
    8h 22m
    €65–196

  2. Train to Liverpool, fly

    1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Madeira Airport (FNC)plane plane LPL - FNC
    8h 22m
    €93–308

  3. 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 Madeira Airport (FNC)plane plane LBA - FNC
    9h 54m
    €111–364

  4. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Madeira Airport (FNC)plane plane BHX - FNC
    9h 46m
    €129–314

  5. Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Preston to London Eustontrain train
    2. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Madeira Airport (FNC)plane plane LGW - FNC
    9h 58m
    €128–329

Manchester Airport (MAN) to Madeira Airport (FNC) flights

Calendar13Weekly Planes
Duration5h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket€53Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,654 km
  • Duration: 8h 22m

What companies run services between Preston, England and Funchal, Portugal?

There is no direct connection from Preston to Funchal. However, you can take the train to Manchester Airport, walk to Manchester Airport (MAN) airport, fly to Madeira Airport (FNC), walk to Funchal Airport, then take the bus to Boa Nova. Alternatively, you can take the train to Warrington Bank Quay, walk to Warrington Central, take the train to Liverpool South Parkway, walk to Liverpool South Parkway, take the bus to Liverpool John Lennon Airport, walk to Liverpool (LPL) airport, fly to Madeira Airport (FNC), walk to Funchal Airport, then take the bus to Boa Nova.

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