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How to get fromPreston to Katoombaby train, plane or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Preston to Katoomba by train, plane, or bus

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  1. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Sydney International Airport, train

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)planeMAN - SYD
    3. Take the train from Central Station to Katoomba Stationtrain
    29h 33m
    $842–1,681

  2. Train to Liverpool, fly to Sydney International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)planeLPL - SYD
    3. Take the train from Central Station to Katoomba Stationtrain
    34h
    $821–2,495

  3. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Sydney International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham Internationaltrain
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)planeBHX - SYD
    3. Take the train from Central Station to Katoomba Stationtrain
    29h 10m
    $958–1,965

  4. Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Sydney International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Preston to Haymarkettrain
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)planeEDI - SYD
    3. Take the train from Central Station to Katoomba Stationtrain
    30h 47m
    $935–1,960

  5. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Orange Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Orange Airport (OAG)planeMAN - OAG
    3. Take the bus from Lucknow to Katoombabus
    35h 59m
    $888–2,249

  6. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Canberra International Airport, bus, train

    1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)planeMAN - CBR
    3. Take the bus from Canberra Airport, Terminal Av to Goulburn Station, Coach Stopbus
    4. Take the train from Goulburn Station to Central Stationtrain
    5. Take the train from Central Station to Katoomba Stationtrain
    35h 45m
    $995–2,524

Manchester Airport (MAN) to Sydney International Airport (SYD) flights

Calendar19Weekly Planes
Duration24h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$769Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Preston, England and Katoomba, NSW, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Preston to Katoomba. However, you can take the train to Manchester Airport, walk to Manchester Airport (MAN) airport, fly to Sydney International Airport (SYD), walk to International Airport Station, take the train to Central Station, then take the train to Katoomba Station. 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 Sydney International Airport (SYD), walk to International Airport Station, take the train to Central Station, then take the train to Katoomba Station.

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