What is the cheapest way to get from Elsternwick (Station) to Preston?

The cheapest way to get from Elsternwick (Station) to Preston is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 19 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Elsternwick (Station) to Preston?

The fastest way to get from Elsternwick (Station) to Preston is to taxi which takes 19 min and costs $40 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between Elsternwick (Station) and Preston?

No, there is no direct bus from Elsternwick (Station) station to Preston. However, there are services departing from Elsternwick Station/Horne St and arriving at Mihil St/Victoria St via Clifton Hill Interchange/Queens Pde. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Elsternwick (Station) and Preston?

No, there is no direct train from Elsternwick (Station) station to Preston station. However, there are services departing from Elsternwick Station and arriving at Preston Station via Flinders Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 57 min.

How far is it from Elsternwick (Station) to Preston?

The distance between Elsternwick (Station) and Preston is 25 km. The road distance is 17 km.

How do I travel from Elsternwick (Station) to Preston without a car?

The best way to get from Elsternwick (Station) to Preston without a car is to train which takes 57 min and costs $6.

How long does it take to get from Elsternwick (Station) to Preston?

It takes approximately 57 min to get from Elsternwick (Station) to Preston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Elsternwick (Station) to Preston bus from?

Elsternwick (Station) to Preston bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Elsternwick Station/Horne St.

Where do I catch the Elsternwick (Station) to Preston train from?

Elsternwick (Station) to Preston train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Elsternwick Station.

Train or bus from Elsternwick (Station) to Preston?

The best way to get from Elsternwick (Station) to Preston is to train which takes 57 min and costs $6. Alternatively, you can line 246 bus and line 251 bus, which costs $6 and takes 1h 20m.

Where does the Elsternwick (Station) to Preston bus arrive?

Elsternwick (Station) to Preston bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Clifton Hill Interchange/Queens Pde station.

Where does the Elsternwick (Station) to Preston train arrive?

Elsternwick (Station) to Preston train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Flinders Street Station.

Can I drive from Elsternwick (Station) to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Elsternwick (Station) to Preston is 17 km. It takes approximately 19 min to drive from Elsternwick (Station) to Preston.

Where can I stay near Preston?

There are 5202+ hotels available in Preston.

Elsternwick (Station) to Preston - 6 ways to travel via train, and line 246 bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Elsternwick (Station) to Preston by train, bus, taxi, car, or tram

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best
1. Take the train from Elsternwick Station to Flinders Street Stationtrain Sandringham
2. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Preston Stationtrain Mernda
57 min
$6
Drive 17 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Elsternwick (Station) to Prestoncar 17 km
19 min
$3–5
Train, line 246 bus, line 251 bus
1. Take the train from Elsternwick Station to Richmond Stationtrain
2. Take the bus from Swan St/Punt Rd to Clifton Hill Interchange/Queens Pdebus 246
3. Take the bus from Clifton Hill Interchange/Queens Pde to Raglan St/Victoria Stbus 251
1h 12m
$12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Elsternwick (Station) to Prestontaxi 17 km
19 min
$40–55
Line 246 bus, line 251 bus
1. Take the bus from Elsternwick Station/Horne St to Clifton Hill Interchange/Queens Pdebus 246
2. Take the bus from Clifton Hill Interchange/Queens Pde to Mihil St/Victoria Stbus 251
1h 20m
$6
Line 67 tram, line 251 bus
1. Take the tram from Elsternwick to Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St #8tram 67
2. Take the bus from Melbourne Central/Lonsdale St to Mihil St/Victoria Stbus 251
1h 41m
$12

Elsternwick (Station) to Preston by train

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Distance: 25 km
Duration: 57 min

What companies run services between Elsternwick (Station), VIC, Australia and Preston, VIC, Australia?

You can take a train from Elsternwick Station to Preston Station via Flinders Street Station in around 57 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Elsternwick Station/Horne St to Mihil St/Victoria St via Clifton Hill Interchange/Queens Pde in around 1h 20m.

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