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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Pakenham is to train and fly which costs $700 - $1,600 and takes 28h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Pakenham is to train and fly which takes 28h 39m and costs $900 - $2,600.

How far is it from Preston to Pakenham?

The distance between Preston and Pakenham is 17104 km.

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

It takes approximately 28h 58m to get from Preston to Pakenham, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Preston and Pakenham?

Pakenham is 11h ahead of Preston. It is currently 3:32 AM in Preston and 2:32 PM in Pakenham.

Where can I stay near Pakenham?

There are 200+ hotels available in Pakenham.

Preston to Pakenham - 4 ways to travel via train, and plane

There are 4 ways to get from Preston to Pakenham by train or plane

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, train
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane MAN - MEL
3. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Pakenham Stationtrain
28h 58m
$701–1,597
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Preston to London Eustontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane LHR - MEL
3. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Pakenham Stationtrain
28h 56m
$641–1,929
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane BHX - MEL
3. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Pakenham Stationtrain
28h 39m
$916–2,567
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Preston to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane EDI - MEL
3. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Pakenham Stationtrain
29h 3m
$871–2,196

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

25Weekly Planes

26h 25mAverage Duration

$712Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Preston to Pakenham.

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Distance: 17,103.6 km
Duration: 28h 58m

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

There is no direct connection from Preston to Pakenham. 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, take the bus to Skybus Coach Terminal, walk to Southern Cross Station, then take the train to Pakenham Station. Alternatively, you can take the train to Birmingham International, walk to Birmingham Airport (BHX) airport, fly to Melbourne Airport (MEL), walk to Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr, take the bus to Skybus Coach Terminal, walk to Southern Cross Station, then take the train to Pakenham Station.

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