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How to get fromPreston to Launcestonby train, plane or bus

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

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  1. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Launceston

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    1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Launceston (LST)planeMAN - LST
    29h 18m
    $850–1,992

  2. 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)planeBHX - LST
    29h 15m
    $1,167–3,711

  3. 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)planeMAN - DPO
    3. Take the bus from Stop A, Devonport City Interchange, Rooke St to Charles St at William Stbus
    30h 30m
    $2,639–4,078

  4. 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)planeLHR - LST
    29h 39m
    $1,128–2,621

  5. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Devonport Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham Internationaltrain
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Devonport Airport (DPO)planeBHX - DPO
    3. Take the bus from Stop A, Devonport City Interchange, Rooke St to Charles St at William Stbus
    32h 27m
    $1,356–3,997

  6. 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)planeMAN - HBA
    3. Take the bus from Hobart Transit Centre, No.230 Liverpool St to Charles St at William Stbus
    34h 13m
    $1,034–2,068

  7. 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)planeLHR - HBA
    3. Take the bus from Hobart Transit Centre, No.230 Liverpool St to Charles St at William Stbus
    34h 24m
    $1,462–2,897

Manchester Airport (MAN) to Launceston (LST) flights

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration29h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$794Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 Intl Rail Station, take the vehicle to Birmingham International Airport, walk to Birmingham Airport (BHX) airport, fly to Launceston (LST), then take the taxi to Launceston.

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