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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
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Madeira Airport (FNC)planeMAN - FNC
    8h 8m
    €64–163

  2. Train to Liverpool, fly

    1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Madeira Airport (FNC)planeLPL - FNC
    8h 21m
    €94–275

  3. 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)planeLBA - FNC
    9h 17m
    €100–317

  4. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham Internationaltrain
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Madeira Airport (FNC)planeBHX - FNC
    9h 24m
    €93–285

  5. Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham New Streettrain
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
    3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Madeira Airport (FNC)planeBRS - FNC
    11h 5m
    €100–345

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

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration5h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket€44Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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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