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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Launceston is to train and fly and bus which costs $850 - $1,900 and takes 34h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Launceston is to train and fly which takes 29h 24m and costs $1,100 - $2,800.

How far is it from Preston to Launceston?

The distance between Preston and Launceston is 17481 km.

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

It takes approximately 29h 24m to get from Preston to Launceston, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Preston and Launceston?

Launceston is 11h ahead of Preston. It is currently 3:50 AM in Preston and 2:50 PM in Launceston.

Where can I stay near Launceston?

There are 353+ hotels available in Launceston.

Preston to Launceston - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

There are 7 ways to get from Preston to Launceston by train, plane, or bus

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 to Launceston
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Launceston (LST)plane MAN - LST
29h 24m
$1,150–2,708
Train to Liverpool, fly to Launceston
cheapest
1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Launceston (LST)plane LPL - LST
31h 40m
$872–3,423
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Launceston
1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Launceston (LST)plane BHX - LST
30h 5m
$1,062–3,305
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Devonport Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Devonport Airport (DPO)plane MAN - DPO
3. Take the bus from Devonport Interchange, Rooke St, Stop A to Launceston Regional Transit Centre, Stop L2bus
30h 24m
$939–2,794
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Launceston
1. Take the train from Preston to London Eustontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Launceston (LST)plane LHR - LST
30h 16m
$1,262–3,117
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Hobart, bus
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Hobart (HBA)plane MAN - HBA
3. Take the bus from Hobart Transit Centre, Liverpool St to Launceston Regional Transit Centre, Stop L2bus
34h 21m
$884–1,884
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Hobart, bus
1. Take the train from Preston to London Eustontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Hobart (HBA)plane LHR - HBA
3. Take the bus from Hobart Transit Centre, Liverpool St to Launceston Regional Transit Centre, Stop L2bus
34h 39m
$1,246–2,593

Manchester Airport (MAN) to Launceston (LST) flights

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26h 25mAverage Duration

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 17,481.4 km
Duration: 29h 24m

What companies run services between Preston, England and Launceston, TAS, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Preston to Launceston. However, you can take the train to Manchester Airport, walk to Manchester Airport (MAN) airport, fly to Launceston (LST), then take the taxi to Launceston. Alternatively, you can take the train to Birmingham International, walk to Birmingham Airport (BHX) airport, fly to Launceston (LST), then take the taxi to Launceston.

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