What is the cheapest way to get from Avondale Heights to Preston?

The cheapest way to get from Avondale Heights to Preston is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 19 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Avondale Heights to Preston?

The fastest way to get from Avondale Heights to Preston is to taxi which takes 19 min and costs $40 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between Avondale Heights and Preston?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Fawkner Cres/Buckley St and arriving at Hill Gr/Murray Rd. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 56 min.

Is there a direct train between Avondale Heights and Preston?

No, there is no direct train from Avondale Heights to Preston station. However, there are services departing from Central Park Ave/Cordite Ave #49 and arriving at Preston Station via Melbourne Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 13m.

How far is it from Avondale Heights to Preston?

The distance between Avondale Heights and Preston is 19 km. The road distance is 17 km.

How do I travel from Avondale Heights to Preston without a car?

The best way to get from Avondale Heights to Preston without a car is to line 903 bus which takes 56 min and costs $6.

How long does it take to get from Avondale Heights to Preston?

The line 903 bus from Fawkner Cres/Buckley St to Hill Gr/Murray Rd takes 56 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Avondale Heights to Preston bus from?

Avondale Heights to Preston bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Fawkner Cres/Buckley St station.

Where do I catch the Avondale Heights to Preston train from?

Avondale Heights to Preston train services, operated by Yarra Trams, depart from Central Park Ave/Cordite Ave #49 station.

Where does the Avondale Heights to Preston bus arrive?

Avondale Heights to Preston bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Hill Gr/Murray Rd station.

Where does the Avondale Heights to Preston train arrive?

Avondale Heights to Preston train services, operated by Yarra Trams, arrive at Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St #5.

Can I drive from Avondale Heights to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Avondale Heights to Preston is 17 km. It takes approximately 19 min to drive from Avondale Heights to Preston.

Where can I stay near Preston?

There are 5202+ hotels available in Preston.

Avondale Heights to Preston - 4 ways to travel via train, and line 903 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Avondale Heights to Preston by bus, tram, train, taxi, or car

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Line 903 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Fawkner Cres/Buckley St to Hill Gr/Murray Rdbus 903
56 min
$6
Drive 17 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Avondale Heights to Prestoncar 17 km
19 min
$3–5
Line 57 tram, train
1. Take the tram from Central Park Ave/Cordite Ave #49 to Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St #5tram 57
2. Take the train from Melbourne Central Station to Preston Stationtrain Mernda
1h 13m
$12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Avondale Heights to Prestontaxi 17 km
19 min
$40–55

Avondale Heights to Preston by bus

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Distance: 18.9 km
Duration: 56 min

What companies run services between Avondale Heights, VIC, Australia and Preston, VIC, Australia?

Metropolitan buses operates a bus from Fawkner Cres/Buckley St to Hill Gr/Murray Rd every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 56 min.

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