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

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  1. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Nanaimo

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    1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Nanaimo (ZNA)planeMAN - ZNA
    17h 11m
    $385–1,443

  2. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Nanaimo Airport

    1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Nanaimo Airport (YCD)planeMAN - YCD
    19h 29m
    $478–1,846

  3. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Nanaimo Airport

    1. Take the train from Preston to London Eustontrain
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Nanaimo Airport (YCD)planeLHR - YCD
    18h 35m
    $634–2,436

  4. Train to Liverpool, fly to Nanaimo Airport

    1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Nanaimo Airport (YCD)planeLPL - YCD
    19h 51m
    $513–1,871

  5. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Victoria International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Victoria International Airport (YYJ)planeMAN - YYJ
    3. Take the bus from Victoria, BC - Sandman Inn to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, Canadabus
    22h 24m
    $436–1,494

  6. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Nanaimo

    1. Take the train from Preston to London Eustontrain
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Nanaimo (ZNA)planeLHR - ZNA
    19h 52m
    $561–2,133

  7. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Victoria International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Preston to London Eustontrain
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Victoria International Airport (YYJ)planeLHR - YYJ
    3. Take the bus from Victoria, BC - Sandman Inn to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, Canadabus
    21h 51m
    $732–1,884

Manchester Airport (MAN) to Nanaimo (ZNA) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration15hAverage Duration
Ticket$372Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Preston, England and Nanaimo, BC, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Preston to Nanaimo. However, you can take the train to Manchester Airport, walk to Manchester Airport (MAN) airport, then fly to Nanaimo (ZNA). Alternatively, you can take the train to Manchester Airport, walk to Manchester Airport (MAN) airport, fly to Nanaimo Airport (YCD), walk to Nanaimo Airport, then take the line 70 bus to Dwtn Nanaimo Exch D Bay.

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