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 $950 - $3,700 and takes 26h 59m.

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 26h 59m and costs $950 - $3,700.

How far is it from Preston to Pakenham?

The distance between Preston and Pakenham is 17103 km.

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

It takes approximately 26h 59m to get from Preston to Pakenham, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Preston and Pakenham?

Pakenham is 9h ahead of Preston. It is currently 6:24 PM in Preston and 3:24 AM in Pakenham.

Where can I stay near Pakenham?

There are 195+ hotels available in Pakenham.

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

There are 5 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 to Melbourne Airport, 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 Town Hall Station to Pakenham Stationtrain
26h 59m
$967–3,695
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Avalon Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane MAN - AVV
3. Take the train from Lara Station to Footscray Stationtrain
4. Take the train from Town Hall Station to Pakenham Stationtrain
33h 1m
$897–2,079
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport, 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 Town Hall Station to Pakenham Stationtrain
28h 35m
$1,094–3,562
Train, train to Newcastle, fly to Melbourne Airport
1. Take the train from Preston to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
3. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane NCL - MEL
4. Take the train from Town Hall Station to Pakenham Stationtrain
30h 15m
$1,115–3,329
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport, train
1. Take the train from Preston to Bradford Interchangetrain
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane LBA - MEL
3. Take the train from Town Hall Station to Pakenham Stationtrain
2d 6h
$1,278–4,709

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

19Weekly Planes

24h 33mAverage Duration

$827Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Preston to Pakenham.

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Distance: 17,103.2 km
Duration: 26h 59m

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 Spencer St/Collins St #1, take the line 109 vehicle to Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St #6, walk to Town Hall Station, then take the train to Pakenham Station. 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, take the bus to Skybus Coach Terminal, walk to Spencer St/Collins St #1, take the line 109 vehicle to Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St #6, walk to Town Hall Station, then take the train to Pakenham Station.

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