What is the cheapest way to get from Box Hill South to Preston?

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

What is the fastest way to get from Box Hill South to Preston?

The fastest way to get from Box Hill South to Preston is to taxi which takes 19 min and costs $45 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between Box Hill South and Preston?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Foch St/Station St station and arriving at Kallista Ct/Murray Rd. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Box Hill South and Preston?

No, there is no direct train from Box Hill South station to Preston. However, there are services departing from Box Hill Station and arriving at Seymour St/Plenty Rd #44 via Spring St/Bourke St #9. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 9m.

How far is it from Box Hill South to Preston?

The distance between Box Hill South and Preston is 23 km. The road distance is 17.5 km.

How do I travel from Box Hill South to Preston without a car?

The best way to get from Box Hill South to Preston without a car is to train and line 86 tram which takes 1h 9m and costs $12.

How long does it take to get from Box Hill South to Preston?

It takes approximately 1h 9m to get from Box Hill South to Preston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Box Hill South to Preston bus from?

Box Hill South to Preston bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Foch St/Station St.

Where do I catch the Box Hill South to Preston train from?

Box Hill South to Preston train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Box Hill Station.

Where does the Box Hill South to Preston bus arrive?

Box Hill South to Preston bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Kallista Ct/Murray Rd station.

Where does the Box Hill South to Preston train arrive?

Box Hill South to Preston train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Parliament Station.

Can I drive from Box Hill South to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Box Hill South to Preston is 17 km. It takes approximately 19 min to drive from Box Hill South to Preston.

Where can I stay near Preston?

There are 5202+ hotels available in Preston.

Box Hill South to Preston - 5 ways to travel via train, and line 86 tram

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There are 5 ways to get from Box Hill South to Preston by train, tram, bus, taxi, or car

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Train, line 86 tram
best
1. Take the train from Box Hill Station to Parliament Stationtrain Lilydale / ...
2. Take the tram from Spring St/Bourke St #9 to Seymour St/Plenty Rd #44tram 86
1h 9m
$12
Drive 17.5 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Box Hill South to Prestoncar 17.5 km
19 min
$4–5
Line 903 bus
1. Take the bus from Foch St/Station St to Kallista Ct/Murray Rdbus 903
1h 13m
$6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Box Hill South to Prestontaxi 17.5 km
19 min
$45–55
Line 903 bus, line 514 bus
1. Take the bus from Foch St/Station St to Cape St/Burgundy Stbus 903
2. Take the bus from Warringal SC/Cape St to Victoria St/Bell Stbus 513 / ...
1h 19m
$12

Box Hill South to Preston by train and tram

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Distance: 23.5 km
Duration: 1h 9m

What companies run services between Box Hill South, VIC, Australia and Preston, VIC, Australia?

Metropolitan buses operates a bus from Foch St/Station St to Kallista Ct/Murray Rd every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 1h 13m.

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