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

The cheapest way to get from Dandenong to Preston is to drive which costs $6 - $10 and takes 34 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Dandenong to Preston is to drive which takes 34 min and costs $6 - $10.

Is there a direct bus between Dandenong and Preston?

No, there is no direct bus from Dandenong to Preston. However, there are services departing from Hemmings St/Potter St and arriving at Victoria St/Bell St via Oakleigh Station/Portman St and Warringal SC/Cape St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Dandenong and Preston?

No, there is no direct train from Dandenong station to Preston. However, there are services departing from Yarraman Station and arriving at Seymour St/Plenty Rd #44 via Swanston St/Bourke St #6. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 35m.

How far is it from Dandenong to Preston?

The distance between Dandenong and Preston is 37 km. The road distance is 35.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Dandenong to Preston without a car is to train and line 86 tram which takes 1h 35m and costs $12.

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

It takes approximately 1h 35m to get from Dandenong to Preston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dandenong to Preston bus from?

Dandenong to Preston bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Hemmings St/Potter St station.

Where do I catch the Dandenong to Preston train from?

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

Where does the Dandenong to Preston bus arrive?

Dandenong to Preston bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Oakleigh Station/Portman St.

Where does the Dandenong to Preston train arrive?

Dandenong to Preston train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Town Hall Station.

Can I drive from Dandenong to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Dandenong to Preston is 36 km. It takes approximately 34 min to drive from Dandenong to Preston.

Where can I stay near Preston?

There are 5202+ hotels available in Preston.

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

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

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Train, line 86 tram
best
1. Take the train from Yarraman Station to Town Hall Stationtrain Cranbourne / ...
2. Take the tram from Swanston St/Bourke St #6 to Seymour St/Plenty Rd #44tram 86
1h 35m
$12
Drive 35.6 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Dandenong to Prestoncar 35.6 km
34 min
$7–10
Train, line 251 bus
1. Take the train from Yarraman Station to Town Hall Stationtrain Cranbourne / ...
2. Take the bus from Little Collins St/Queen St to Mihil St/Victoria Stbus 251
1h 55m
$12
Line 800 bus, line 903 bus
1. Take the bus from Hemmings St/Potter St to Oakleigh Station/Portman Stbus 800
2. Take the bus from Oakleigh Station/Portman St to Cape St/Burgundy Stbus 903
2h 42m
$12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Dandenong to Prestontaxi 35.6 km
34 min
$85–110

Dandenong to Preston by train, foot, and tram

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Distance: 37.1 km
Duration: 1h 35m

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

You can take a bus from Hemmings St/Potter St to Victoria St/Bell St via Oakleigh Station/Portman St, Cape St/Burgundy St, and Warringal SC/Cape St in around 2h 42m.

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