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

The cheapest way to get from Docklands to Preston is to drive which costs $2 - $3 and takes 14 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Docklands to Preston is to taxi which takes 14 min and costs $30 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Docklands and Preston?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bourke St/Queen St and arriving at Raglan St/Victoria St. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 46 min.

Is there a direct train between Docklands and Preston?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Lonsdale St/Spencer St #120 and arriving at Seymour St/Plenty Rd #44. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 51 min.

How far is it from Docklands to Preston?

The distance between Docklands and Preston is 13 km. The road distance is 11.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Docklands to Preston without a car is to line 251 bus which takes 46 min and costs $6.

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

The line 251 bus from Bourke St/Queen St to Raglan St/Victoria St takes 46 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Docklands to Preston bus from?

Docklands to Preston bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Bourke St/Queen St station.

Where do I catch the Docklands to Preston train from?

Docklands to Preston train services, operated by Yarra Trams, depart from Lonsdale St/Spencer St #120 station.

Where does the Docklands to Preston bus arrive?

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

Where does the Docklands to Preston train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Docklands to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Docklands to Preston is 12 km. It takes approximately 14 min to drive from Docklands to Preston.

Where can I stay near Preston?

There are 5206+ hotels available in Preston.

Docklands to Preston - 4 ways to travel via line 251 bus, line 86 tram

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

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Line 251 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Bourke St/Queen St to Raglan St/Victoria Stbus 251
46 min
$6
Drive 11.7 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Docklands to Prestoncar 11.7 km
14 min
$3
Line 86 tram
1. Take the tram from Lonsdale St/Spencer St #120 to Seymour St/Plenty Rd #44tram 86
51 min
$6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Docklands to Prestontaxi 11.7 km
14 min
$30–40

Docklands to Preston by bus

260Weekly Buses

46 minAverage Duration

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Distance: 12.5 km
Duration: 46 min

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

Metropolitan buses operates a bus from Bourke St/Queen St to Raglan St/Victoria St every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 46 min. Alternatively, Yarra Trams operates a vehicle from Lonsdale St/Spencer St #120 to Seymour St/Plenty Rd #44 every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 51 min.

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