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

The cheapest way to get from Carlton to Preston is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 11 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Carlton to Preston is to taxi which takes 11 min and costs $25 - $31.

Is there a direct bus between Carlton and Preston?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Grattan St/Rathdowne St and arriving at Raglan St/Victoria St. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 34 min.

Is there a direct train between Carlton and Preston?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Melbourne Museum/Nicholson St #11 and arriving at Seymour St/Plenty Rd #44. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 34 min.

How far is it from Carlton to Preston?

The distance between Carlton and Preston is 10 km. The road distance is 9 km.

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

The best way to get from Carlton to Preston without a car is to line 251 bus which takes 34 min and costs $6.

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

The line 251 bus from Grattan St/Rathdowne St to Raglan St/Victoria St takes 34 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Carlton to Preston bus from?

Carlton to Preston bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Grattan St/Rathdowne St station.

Where do I catch the Carlton to Preston train from?

Carlton to Preston train services, operated by Yarra Trams, depart from Melbourne Museum/Nicholson St #11 station.

Where does the Carlton to Preston bus arrive?

Carlton to Preston bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Raglan St/Victoria St station.

Where does the Carlton to Preston train arrive?

Carlton to Preston train services, operated by Yarra Trams, arrive at Seymour St/Plenty Rd #44 station.

Can I drive from Carlton to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Carlton to Preston is 9 km. It takes approximately 11 min to drive from Carlton to Preston.

Where can I stay near Preston?

There are 5206+ hotels available in Preston.

Carlton to Preston - 4 ways to travel via line 251 bus, line 86 tram, and taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Carlton to Preston by bus, tram, taxi, or car

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Line 251 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Grattan St/Rathdowne St to Raglan St/Victoria Stbus 251
34 min
$6
Drive 9 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Carlton to Prestoncar 9 km
11 min
$2–3
Line 86 tram
1. Take the tram from Melbourne Museum/Nicholson St #11 to Seymour St/Plenty Rd #44tram 86
34 min
$6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Carlton to Prestontaxi 9 km
11 min
$25–31

Carlton to Preston by bus

260Weekly Buses

34 minAverage Duration

$6Cheapest Price

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Distance: 10.4 km
Duration: 34 min

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

Metropolitan buses operates a bus from Grattan St/Rathdowne St to Raglan St/Victoria St every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 34 min. Alternatively, Yarra Trams operates a vehicle from Melbourne Museum/Nicholson St #11 to Seymour St/Plenty Rd #44 every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 34 min.

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