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

The cheapest way to get from Bendigo to Preston is to train which costs $15 - $19 and takes 2h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bendigo to Preston is to drive which takes 1h 42m and costs $26 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Bendigo and Preston?

No, there is no direct bus from Bendigo station to Preston. However, there are services departing from Bendigo Station/Railway Pl and arriving at Mihil St/Victoria St via King St/Lonsdale St and Melbourne Central/Lonsdale St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Bendigo and Preston?

No, there is no direct train from Bendigo station to Preston station. However, there are services departing from Bendigo Station and arriving at Preston Station via Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 39m.

How far is it from Bendigo to Preston?

The distance between Bendigo and Preston is 176 km. The road distance is 149.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Bendigo to Preston without a car is to train which takes 2h 39m and costs $15 - $19.

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

It takes approximately 2h 39m to get from Bendigo to Preston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bendigo to Preston bus from?

Bendigo to Preston bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Bendigo Station/Railway Pl.

Where do I catch the Bendigo to Preston train from?

Bendigo to Preston train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Bendigo Station.

Train or bus from Bendigo to Preston?

The best way to get from Bendigo to Preston is to train which takes 2h 39m and costs $15 - $19. Alternatively, you can bus and line 251 bus, which costs $14 - $35 and takes 3h 13m.

Where does the Bendigo to Preston bus arrive?

Bendigo to Preston bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St station.

Where does the Bendigo to Preston train arrive?

Bendigo to Preston train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Southern Cross Station.

Can I drive from Bendigo to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Bendigo to Preston is 150 km. It takes approximately 1h 42m to drive from Bendigo to Preston.

Where can I stay near Preston?

There are 5199+ hotels available in Preston.

Bendigo to Preston - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, line 251 bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Bendigo to Preston by train, bus, or car

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1. Take the train from Bendigo Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Bendigo
2h 39m
$15–18
Bus, line 251 bus
1. Take the bus from Bendigo Station/Railway Pl to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer Stbus Bendigo
2. Take the bus from Melbourne Central/Lonsdale St to Mihil St/Victoria Stbus 251
3h 13m
$15–33
Drive 149.9 km
1. Drive from Bendigo to Prestoncar 149.9 km
1h 42m
$27–39

Bendigo to Preston by train

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Distance: 175.7 km
Duration: 2h 39m

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

V/Line operates a train from Bendigo Station to Southern Cross Station hourly. Tickets cost $9–13 and the journey takes 2h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bendigo Station/Railway Pl to Mihil St/Victoria St via Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St, King St/Lonsdale St, Swanston St/Lonsdale St, and Melbourne Central/Lonsdale St in around 3h 13m.

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