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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Funchal is to train and fly which costs €65 - €260 and takes 7h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Funchal is to train and fly which takes 7h 53m and costs €65 - €260.

How far is it from Preston to Funchal?

The distance between Preston and Funchal is 2654 km.

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

It takes approximately 7h 53m to get from Preston to Funchal, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Funchal?

There are 4950+ hotels available in Funchal.

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

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

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Train to Manchester Airport, fly
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1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Madeira Airport (FNC)plane MAN - FNC
7h 53m
€65–254
Train to Liverpool, fly
1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Madeira Airport (FNC)plane LPL - FNC
8h 19m
€86–283
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Madeira Airport (FNC)plane BHX - FNC
9h 9m
€88–308
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Preston to Bradford Interchangetrain
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Madeira Airport (FNC)plane LBA - FNC
9h 47m
€85–320
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Preston to London Eustontrain
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Madeira Airport (FNC)plane LGW - FNC
9h 46m
€116–464

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

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5h 1mAverage Duration

€40Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,654 km
Duration: 7h 53m

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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