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 $800 - $1,800 and takes 34h 20m.

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 19m and costs $1,000 - $3,200.

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 23m 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 10:31 PM in Preston and 9:31 AM in Launceston.

Where can I stay near Launceston?

There are 351+ 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 Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Launceston (LST)MAN - LST
29h 23m
$1,153–2,704
Train to Liverpool, fly to Launceston
cheapest
1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quay
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Launceston (LST)LPL - LST
2d 6h
$816–2,511
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Launceston
1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Launceston (LST)BHX - LST
29h 19m
$1,062–3,200
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Devonport Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Devonport Airport (DPO)MAN - DPO
3. Take the bus from Devonport Interchange, Rooke St, Stop A to Launceston Regional Transit Centre, Stop L2
30h 22m
$2,542–3,990
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Launceston
1. Take the train from Preston to London Euston
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Launceston (LST)LHR - LST
29h 42m
$1,276–3,212
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Hobart, bus
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Hobart (HBA)MAN - HBA
3. Take the bus from Hobart Transit Centre, Liverpool St to Launceston Regional Transit Centre, Stop L2
34h 20m
$837–1,780
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Hobart, bus
1. Take the train from Preston to London Euston
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Hobart (HBA)LHR - HBA
3. Take the bus from Hobart Transit Centre, Liverpool St to Launceston Regional Transit Centre, Stop L2
34h 29m
$1,360–2,688

Manchester Airport (MAN) to Launceston (LST) flights

12Weekly Planes

29h 50mAverage Duration

$823Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 17,481.4 km
Duration: 29h 23m

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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