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

The cheapest way to get from Alexandra to Preston is to bus and line 901 bus and line 514 bus which costs $12 and takes 4h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Alexandra to Preston is to drive which takes 1h 36m and costs $21 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Alexandra and Preston?

No, there is no direct bus from Alexandra to Preston. However, there are services departing from Perkins St/Grant St and arriving at Kallista Ct/Murray Rd via Box Hill Bus Station/Station St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.

How far is it from Alexandra to Preston?

The distance between Alexandra and Preston is 182 km. The road distance is 120.8 km.

How do I travel from Alexandra to Preston without a car?

The best way to get from Alexandra to Preston without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 43m and costs $15 - $35.

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

It takes approximately 3h 43m to get from Alexandra to Preston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Alexandra to Preston bus from?

Alexandra to Preston bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Perkins St/Grant St station.

Where does the Alexandra to Preston bus arrive?

Alexandra to Preston bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy.

Can I drive from Alexandra to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Alexandra to Preston is 121 km. It takes approximately 1h 36m to drive from Alexandra to Preston.

Where can I stay near Preston?

There are 5202+ hotels available in Preston.

Alexandra to Preston - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 903 bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Alexandra to Preston by bus, train, or car

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Bayley St/Nihil St to Seymour Station/Railway Plbus Coach
2. Take the train from Seymour Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Seymour
3h 43m
$15–31
Bus, line 901 bus, line 514 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Perkins St/Grant St to Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwybus 684
2. Take the bus from Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy to Greensborough Station/Para Rdbus 901
3. Take the bus from Greensborough Station/Main St to Victoria St/Bell Stbus 514
4h 29m
$12
Bus, line 903 bus
1. Take the bus from Perkins St/Grant St to Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwybus 684
2. Take the bus from Box Hill Bus Station/Station St to Kallista Ct/Murray Rdbus 903
3h 45m
$18
Drive 120.8 km
1. Drive from Alexandra to Prestoncar 120.8 km
1h 36m
$22–31
Bus, line 251 bus
1. Take the bus from Perkins St/Grant St to Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwybus 684
2. Take the bus from Melbourne Central/Lonsdale St to Mihil St/Victoria Stbus 251
4h 1m
$18

Alexandra to Preston by bus and train

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3h 43mAverage Duration

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Distance: 181.8 km
Duration: 3h 43m

What companies run services between Alexandra, VIC, Australia and Preston, VIC, Australia?

You can take a bus from Perkins St/Grant St to Kallista Ct/Murray Rd via Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy, Ringwood Station, Box Hill Station, and Box Hill Bus Station/Station St in around 3h 45m.

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