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

The cheapest way to get from Daylesford to Preston is to bus and train which costs $19 - $24 and takes 2h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Daylesford to Preston is to drive which takes 1h 23m and costs $19 - $29.

Is there a direct bus between Daylesford and Preston?

No, there is no direct bus from Daylesford to Preston. However, there are services departing from CFA/Bridport St and arriving at Mihil St/Victoria St via Ballan, Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr and Bourke St/Queen St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.

How far is it from Daylesford to Preston?

The distance between Daylesford and Preston is 126 km. The road distance is 111.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Daylesford to Preston without a car is to bus and train which takes 2h 50m and costs $19 - $24.

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

It takes approximately 2h 50m to get from Daylesford to Preston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Daylesford to Preston bus from?

Daylesford to Preston bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from CFA/Bridport St station.

Where does the Daylesford to Preston bus arrive?

Daylesford to Preston bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Ballan Station/Atkinson St.

Can I drive from Daylesford to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Daylesford to Preston is 111 km. It takes approximately 1h 23m to drive from Daylesford to Preston.

Where can I stay near Preston?

There are 5202+ hotels available in Preston.

Daylesford to Preston - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 251 bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Daylesford to Preston by bus, train, car, or tram

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from CFA/Bridport St to Ballan Station/Atkinson Stbus
2. Take the train from Ballan Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Preston Stationtrain
2h 50m
$20–24
Bus, train, line 86 tram
cheapest
1. Take the bus from CFA/Bridport St to Woodend Station/Station Stbus
2. Take the train from Woodend Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
3. Take the tram from Spencer St/Bourke St #1 to Seymour St/Plenty Rd #44tram 86
3h 23m
$15–30
Bus, line 251 bus
1. Take the bus from CFA/Bridport St to Ballan Station/Atkinson Stbus
2. Take the bus from Ballan to Melbourne Airportbus
3. Take the bus from Bourke St/Queen St to Mihil St/Victoria Stbus 251
4h 35m
$87
Drive 111.2 km
1. Drive from Daylesford to Prestoncar 111.2 km
1h 23m
$20–29

Daylesford to Preston by bus and train

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2h 50mAverage Duration

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Distance: 126.2 km
Duration: 2h 50m

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

You can take a bus from CFA/Bridport St to Mihil St/Victoria St via Ballan, Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr, Skybus Coach Terminal, and Bourke St/Queen St in around 4h 35m.

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