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

The cheapest way to get from Caulfield North to Preston is to drive which costs $2 - $5 and takes 18 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Caulfield North to Preston is to taxi which takes 18 min and costs $40 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Caulfield North and Preston?

No, there is no direct bus from Caulfield North to Preston. However, there are services departing from Balaclava Rd/Kooyong Rd and arriving at Mihil St/Victoria St via Little Collins St/Queen St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 52m.

Is there a direct train between Caulfield North and Preston?

No, there is no direct train from Caulfield North station to Preston. However, there are services departing from Malvern Station and arriving at Seymour St/Plenty Rd #44 via Spring St/Bourke St #9. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 58 min.

How far is it from Caulfield North to Preston?

The distance between Caulfield North and Preston is 17 km. The road distance is 16 km.

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

The best way to get from Caulfield North to Preston without a car is to train and line 86 tram which takes 58 min and costs $12.

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

It takes approximately 58 min to get from Caulfield North to Preston, including transfers.

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

Caulfield North to Preston bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Balaclava Rd/Kooyong Rd station.

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

Caulfield North to Preston train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Malvern Station.

Where does the Caulfield North to Preston bus arrive?

Caulfield North to Preston bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Flinders Lane/Queen St station.

Where does the Caulfield North to Preston train arrive?

Caulfield North to Preston train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Parliament Station.

Can I drive from Caulfield North to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Caulfield North to Preston is 16 km. It takes approximately 18 min to drive from Caulfield North to Preston.

Where can I stay near Preston?

There are 5202+ hotels available in Preston.

Caulfield North to Preston - 5 ways to travel via train, and line 86 tram

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

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Train, line 86 tram
best
1. Take the train from Malvern Station to Parliament Stationtrain Frankston
2. Take the tram from Spring St/Bourke St #9 to Seymour St/Plenty Rd #44tram 86
58 min
$12
Drive 16 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Caulfield North to Prestoncar 16 km
18 min
$3–5
Line 3 tram, line 251 bus
1. Take the tram from Hawthorn Rd/Balaclava Rd #51 to Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St #8tram 3 / ...
2. Take the bus from Melbourne Central/Lonsdale St to Mihil St/Victoria Stbus 251
1h 44m
$12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Caulfield North to Prestontaxi 16 km
18 min
$40–50
Line 605 bus, line 251 bus
1. Take the bus from Balaclava Rd/Kooyong Rd to Flinders Lane/Queen Stbus 605
2. Take the bus from Little Collins St/Queen St to Mihil St/Victoria Stbus 251
1h 52m
$12

Caulfield North to Preston by train and tram

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Distance: 17.4 km
Duration: 58 min

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

You can take a bus from Balaclava Rd/Kooyong Rd to Mihil St/Victoria St via Flinders Lane/Queen St and Little Collins St/Queen St in around 1h 52m.

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