What is the cheapest way to get from Balwyn North to Preston?

The cheapest way to get from Balwyn North to Preston is to drive which costs $2 - $3 and takes 13 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Balwyn North to Preston?

The fastest way to get from Balwyn North to Preston is to taxi which takes 13 min and costs $30 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Balwyn North and Preston?

No, there is no direct bus from Balwyn North to Preston. However, there are services departing from Greythorn SC/Doncaster Rd and arriving at Victoria St/Bell St via Doncaster Shopping Centre/Williamsons Rd and Warringal SC/Cape St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Balwyn North and Preston?

No, there is no direct train from Balwyn North to Preston station. However, there are services departing from Balwyn Rd/Doncaster Rd #51 and arriving at Preston Station via Jolimont-MCG Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h.

How far is it from Balwyn North to Preston?

The distance between Balwyn North and Preston is 20 km. The road distance is 11.6 km.

How do I travel from Balwyn North to Preston without a car?

The best way to get from Balwyn North to Preston without a car is to line 48 tram and train which takes 1h and costs $12.

How long does it take to get from Balwyn North to Preston?

It takes approximately 1h to get from Balwyn North to Preston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Balwyn North to Preston bus from?

Balwyn North to Preston bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Doncaster Shopping Centre/Williamsons Rd station.

Where do I catch the Balwyn North to Preston train from?

Balwyn North to Preston train services, operated by Yarra Trams, depart from Balwyn Rd/Doncaster Rd #51 station.

Where does the Balwyn North to Preston bus arrive?

Balwyn North to Preston bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Cape St/Burgundy St station.

Where does the Balwyn North to Preston train arrive?

Balwyn North to Preston train services, operated by Yarra Trams, arrive at Jolimont Station-MCG/Wellington Pde #11.

Can I drive from Balwyn North to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Balwyn North to Preston is 12 km. It takes approximately 13 min to drive from Balwyn North to Preston.

Where can I stay near Preston?

There are 5199+ hotels available in Preston.

Balwyn North to Preston - 5 ways to travel via train, and line 48 tram

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There are 5 ways to get from Balwyn North to Preston by tram, train, bus, taxi, or car

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Line 48 tram, train
best
1. Take the tram from Balwyn Rd/Doncaster Rd #51 to Jolimont Station-MCG/Wellington Pde #11tram 48
2. Take the train from Jolimont-MCG Station to Preston Stationtrain Mernda
1h
$12
Drive 11.6 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Balwyn North to Prestoncar 11.6 km
13 min
$3
Line 903 bus, line 514 bus
1. Take the bus from Doncaster Shopping Centre/Williamsons Rd to Cape St/Burgundy Stbus 903
2. Take the bus from Warringal SC/Cape St to Victoria St/Bell Stbus 513 / ...
1h 12m
$12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Balwyn North to Prestontaxi 11.6 km
13 min
$30–40
Line 207 bus, line 251 bus
1. Take the bus from Greythorn LPO/Doncaster Rd to Melbourne Central/Lonsdale Stbus 207
2. Take the bus from Melbourne Central/Lonsdale St to Mihil St/Victoria Stbus 251
1h 50m
$6

Balwyn North to Preston by tram and train

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Distance: 19.5 km
Duration: 1h

What companies run services between Balwyn North, VIC, Australia and Preston, VIC, Australia?

You can take a bus from Greythorn SC/Doncaster Rd to Victoria St/Bell St via Doncaster Shopping Centre/Williamsons Rd, Cape St/Burgundy St, and Warringal SC/Cape St in around 1h 12m.

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