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There are 4 ways to get from Preston to Madeira 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
    7h 42m
    €61–173

  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
    7h 56m
    €101–275

  3. 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
    8h 58m
    €90–285

  4. 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
    8h 55m
    €102–329

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

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration5h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket€39Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Preston, England and Madeira, Portugal?

There is no direct connection from Preston to Madeira. 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 line 113 bus to Santa Cruz. 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 line 113 bus to Santa Cruz.

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