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

The cheapest way to get from Canberra to Preston is to bus via Swanston St/Lonsdale St which costs $100 - $170 and takes 8h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Canberra to Preston is to fly and line 86 tram which takes 4h 3m and costs $150 - $350.

Is there a direct bus between Canberra and Preston?

No, there is no direct bus from Canberra to Preston. However, there are services departing from Canberra and arriving at Mihil St/Victoria St via King St/Lonsdale St and Melbourne Central/Lonsdale St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 41m.

How far is it from Canberra to Preston?

The distance between Canberra and Preston is 509 km. The road distance is 639.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Canberra to Preston without a car is to bus and train which takes 8h 30m and costs $26 - $290.

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

It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from Canberra to Preston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Canberra to Preston bus from?

Canberra to Preston bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Canberra station.

Where does the Canberra to Preston bus arrive?

Canberra to Preston bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St station.

Can I drive from Canberra to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Canberra to Preston is 640 km. It takes approximately 6h 48m to drive from Canberra to Preston.

Where can I stay near Preston?

There are 5195+ hotels available in Preston.

Canberra to Preston - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, line 86 tram, and bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Canberra to Preston by plane, tram, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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Fly, line 86 tram
best
1. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane CBR - MEL
2. Take the tram from Spencer St/Bourke St #1 to Seymour St/Plenty Rd #44tram
4h 3m
$157–349
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Canberra to Alburybus
2. Take the train from Albury Station to Broadmeadows Stationtrain 623 / ...
8h 30m
$27–288
Drive 639.7 km
1. Drive from Canberra to Prestoncar 639.7 km
6h 48m
$115–166
Bus via Swanston St/Lonsdale St
1. Take the bus from Canberra to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer Stbus
8h 41m
$106–167
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Canberra to Southern Cross Coach Terminalbus Melbourne
9h 15m
$109–222

Canberra to Preston by bus and train

28Weekly Services

8h 30mAverage Duration

$27Cheapest Price

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Distance: 509.2 km
Duration: 4h 3m

What companies run services between Canberra, ACT, Australia and Preston, VIC, Australia?

FlixBus Australia operates a bus from Canberra to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St twice daily. Tickets cost $90–160 and the journey takes 7h 30m.

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