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

The cheapest way to get from Croydon to Preston is to drive which costs $5 - $8 and takes 27 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Croydon to Preston is to taxi which takes 27 min and costs $65 - $85.

Is there a direct bus between Croydon and Preston?

No, there is no direct bus from Croydon station to Preston. However, there are services departing from Croydon Station/Railway Ave and arriving at Victoria St/Bell St via Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy and Greensborough Station/Main St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 38m.

Is there a direct train between Croydon and Preston?

No, there is no direct train from Croydon station to Preston. However, there are services departing from Croydon Station and arriving at Seymour St/Plenty Rd #44 via Spring St/Bourke St #9. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 22m.

How far is it from Croydon to Preston?

The distance between Croydon and Preston is 38 km. The road distance is 28.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Croydon to Preston without a car is to train and line 86 tram which takes 1h 22m and costs $12.

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

It takes approximately 1h 22m to get from Croydon to Preston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Croydon to Preston bus from?

Croydon to Preston bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy.

Where do I catch the Croydon to Preston train from?

Croydon to Preston train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Croydon Station.

Where does the Croydon to Preston bus arrive?

Croydon to Preston bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Greensborough Station/Para Rd.

Where does the Croydon to Preston train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Croydon to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Croydon to Preston is 28 km. It takes approximately 27 min to drive from Croydon to Preston.

Where can I stay near Preston?

There are 5208+ hotels available in Preston.

Croydon to Preston - 6 ways to travel via train, line 86 tram, and line 903 bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Croydon to Preston by train, tram, bus, taxi, or car

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Train, line 86 tram
best
1. Take the train from Croydon Station to Parliament Stationtrain Lilydale
2. Take the tram from Spring St/Bourke St #9 to Seymour St/Plenty Rd #44tram 86
1h 22m
$12
Drive 28.1 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Croydon to Prestoncar 28.1 km
27 min
$5–8
Train, line 903 bus
1. Take the train from Croydon Station to Box Hill Stationtrain Lilydale
2. Take the bus from Box Hill Bus Station/Station St to Kallista Ct/Murray Rdbus 903
1h 39m
$12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Croydon to Prestontaxi 28.1 km
27 min
$65–85
Train, line 251 bus
1. Take the train from Croydon Station to Melbourne Central Stationtrain Lilydale
2. Take the bus from Melbourne Central/Lonsdale St to Mihil St/Victoria Stbus 251
1h 43m
$12
Line 901 bus, line 514 bus
1. Take the bus from Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy to Greensborough Station/Para Rdbus 901
2. Take the bus from Greensborough Station/Main St to Victoria St/Bell Stbus 514
2h 38m
$12

Croydon to Preston by train and tram

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Distance: 38.4 km
Duration: 1h 22m

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

You can take a bus from Croydon Station/Railway Ave to Victoria St/Bell St via Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy, Greensborough Station/Para Rd, and Greensborough Station/Main St in around 2h 38m.

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