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

The cheapest way to get from Epping to Preston is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 15 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Epping to Preston is to taxi which takes 15 min and costs $35 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Epping and Preston?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Davisson St/Rufus St and arriving at Northland Shopping Centre/Murray Rd. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 40 min.

Is there a direct train between Epping and Preston?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Epping Station station and arriving at Preston Station station. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 16 min.

How far is it from Epping to Preston?

The distance between Epping and Preston is 10 km. The road distance is 13.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Epping to Preston without a car is to train which takes 16 min and costs $6.

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

The train from Epping Station to Preston Station takes 16 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

Where do I catch the Epping to Preston bus from?

Epping to Preston bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Davisson St/Rufus St station.

Where do I catch the Epping to Preston train from?

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

Train or bus from Epping to Preston?

The best way to get from Epping to Preston is to train which takes 16 min and costs $6. Alternatively, you can line 556 bus, which costs $6 and takes 40 min.

Where does the Epping to Preston bus arrive?

Epping to Preston bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Northland Shopping Centre/Murray Rd station.

Where does the Epping to Preston train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Epping to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Epping to Preston is 13 km. It takes approximately 15 min to drive from Epping to Preston.

Where can I stay near Preston?

There are 5208+ hotels available in Preston.

Epping to Preston - 4 ways to travel via train, line 556 bus, taxi, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Epping to Preston by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Epping Station to Preston Stationtrain Mernda / ...
16 min
$6
Drive 13.2 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Epping to Prestoncar 13.2 km
15 min
$3–4
Line 556 bus
1. Take the bus from Davisson St/Rufus St to Northland Shopping Centre/Murray Rdbus 556
40 min
$6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Epping to Prestontaxi 13.2 km
15 min
$35–45

Epping to Preston by train

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Distance: 10.3 km
Duration: 16 min

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

Metro Trains Melbourne operates a train from Epping Station to Preston Station every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 16 min. Alternatively, Metropolitan buses operates a bus from Davisson St/Rufus St to Northland Shopping Centre/Murray Rd hourly. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 40 min.

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