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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Melbourne is to train and fly which costs $750 - $1,900 and takes 27h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Melbourne is to train and fly which takes 25h 26m and costs $850 - $1,800.

How far is it from Preston to Melbourne?

The distance between Preston and Melbourne is 17045 km.

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

It takes approximately 25h 26m to get from Preston to Melbourne, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Preston and Melbourne?

Melbourne is 10h ahead of Preston. It is currently 5:53 PM in Preston and 3:53 AM in Melbourne.

Where can I stay near Melbourne?

There are 593+ hotels available in Melbourne.

Preston to Melbourne - 5 ways to travel via train, and plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Preston to Melbourne by train or plane

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Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane MAN - MEL
25h 26m
$851–1,775
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Preston to London Eustontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane LHR - MEL
27h 14m
$793–1,889
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport
1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane BHX - MEL
26h 43m
$1,026–1,940
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport
1. Take the train from Preston to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane EDI - MEL
27h 20m
$1,052–2,037
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Avalon Airport, train
1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane BHX - AVV
3. Take the train from Lara Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
32h 31m
$1,360–3,724

Manchester Airport (MAN) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) flights

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23h 47mAverage Duration

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Distance: 17,045.1 km
Duration: 25h 26m

What companies run services between Preston, England and Melbourne, VIC, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Preston to Melbourne. However, you can take the train to Manchester Airport, walk to Manchester Airport (MAN) airport, fly to Melbourne Airport (MEL), walk to Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr, then take the bus to Skybus Coach Terminal. 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 Melbourne Airport (MEL), walk to Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr, then take the bus to Skybus Coach Terminal.

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